Change is a part of life, and that is certainly evident in the appraisal industry. Statistics tell us that the average appraiser is between the ages of 55 and 60 years old, and no doubt, they’ve seen technology reshape the industry since their early…
Being a real estate agent can be really hard. It consists of long days, fickle clients, failed closings, and so much more. But it’s also highly rewarding. Finding a client the perfect home or selling a property for a family desperate to move—not to…
Does your subject property really front on the water? You might remember a case that made national news some time back involving a six-foot-high pink stockade fence erected between several houses and a small lake (actually just a large retention pond). Purchasers of the…
It’s no surprise that music makes a significant impact on our moods. Specific songs can excite fans before a big sporting event, relax people in stressful situations, or inspire people to dance, create — or even buy. In fact, in 2015, Australian researchers examined…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to desktop appraisals. As of mid-March 2022, banks and mortgage lenders can now use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages. Thanks to advances in remote appraisal technology,…
As any real estate agent knows, finding quality leads and generating new business starts with cultivating pre-existing relationships. But, if you don’t already have a large referral base or if you are new to the area, generating new leads can be difficult. While novice agents tend…
Besides location, one of the most important factors in a residential property’s value is the health of its local real estate market. Appraisers should pay close attention to various current events that may indicate a softening or imbalanced market, or conversely, a robust, healthy…
The National Association of REALTORS® has recently completed its long-running “Generational Trends” survey to provide intriguing information on the trends impacting home buyers and sellers by generation. Seeing how different generations approach the home buying process can help real estate agents better serve these…
Optimizing your real estate appraisal website to improve your Google search ranking is a great way to bring in more clients and increase your earnings. When it comes to generating new business, having a strong online presence and being easy to find online are…
As a real estate agent, your ability to generate and convert leads will play a crucial part in the success of your real estate business. Last year in our Trick of the Trade campaign, we asked real estate agents across the country for some…
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