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Read: Ever thought of generating leads from Quora? Apparently, this often-overlooked platform can actually be a goldmine for real estate leads. Bet you never thought of that one! According to this Follow Up Boss story, Quora’s great for these reasons: Leads are pre-qualified. (People…
Mid-year commentary predicts notable changes for the appraisal market, partly due to the recent Dodd-Frank rollback bill. Democratic Senators threaten to freeze Trump’s nominee for the new director of the CFPB. The “Appraisers” page on Fannie Mae’s website seeks to help appraisers by giving…
If you work with first time home buyers, chances are, you’re going to be working with Millennials. Who are millennials?They represent the biggest generation in history and the biggest group of home buyers in America. As a real estate professional, you need to understand…
Six years ago when real estate agent Evan Roberts earned his license and started in the business, he realized he needed to learn tricks of the trade beyond his course. “You have more complex transactions,” said Roberts, “and you really need someone with 20…
A farm appraisal can be much more challenging than a residential appraisal, and usually requires a broader scope of knowledge. Farms and farmland are appraised for the same variety of reasons that a home or a commercial property might be. But an accurate appraisal…
As a professional appraiser, it is simply not possible to eliminate liability entirely. Rather, the goal is to manage your liability. You can start by being aware of the level of risk involved in different types of appraisals. Some assignments come with higher liability…
In May we held a contest to nominate outstanding moms in real estate. Cathy Maxfield was our grand prize winner and took home a $250 Visa gift card. Here is her story. Being a mom in real estate is no easy feat but Cath…
Purchasing property, especially a home, can be a very emotional experience. As a buyer agent, it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. While many transactions are completed with a minimum of negotiations, others are fraught…
Interested in pursuing an appraisal career or advancing your career in the appraisal profession? Education plays a crucial role along the road to becoming a licensed appraiser and beyond. McKissock is proud to be a leader in education for real estate appraisers. In this…
You’ve made it through another week and here we are with our bi-monthly roundup of real estate links for you. Twice a month we scour the internet for the best real estate related things to read, listen to, watch, follow and actions you can…
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