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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have been working from home. No field is exempt – including real estate agents. Though their jobs entail showing homes and communicating with clients, they can still work comfortably from just about anywhere. People spend around…
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The first thing anyone involved in the home selling process should think about is the curb appeal of a property. It’s what catches someone’s eye and invites them to tour the house, so it can make or break how long a home is on…
A “luxury” home is not so much about price tag as it is about quality and customization. At its core, it’s any home that is a step above typical or even high-end traditional homes in the area. So, you don’t have to live in…
Nearly 60% of the U.S population moves every year, so the competition for selling a home is greater than ever. Fortunately, the demand for real estate is high in these current markets. However, these conditions pose a challenge for you as real estate agents:…
How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? Podcasts are a great source of industry information and insights. They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments.…
Time is money. Before you log too many hours chauffeuring buyers from property to property, make sure they’re truly motivated to navigate the challenges of a hot sellers’ market—from competing with other buyers to committing to contracts that favor the seller. Here are some…
The Fannie Mae requirement for appraisers to begin measuring single-unit properties with the ANSI Z765 standard kicked in several weeks ago, but many appraisers still have questions about the standard. One of the most common questions concerns how to handle stairs with ANSI. Stairs…
With the rising normalization of cryptocurrencies in our marketplaces, it’s no surprise crypto has found its way into real estate. In recent news, the first commercial property in New York has been put on the market exclusively for Bitcoin — $29 million dollars worth, to be…
New construction is treated a little differently by lenders, FHA, and the GSEs. When appraising new construction homes, you must take into consideration certain features and attributes that don’t necessarily apply to re-sales. It requires more work, so you want to be sure that…
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