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Ever think about what it’d be like to work with your kids? A family business in real estate has been well publicized by famous couples like Chip and Joanna Gaines, but what’s it like for a mom to work with her children? We interviewed…
There’s always plenty of talk about fees in the appraisal profession, and we’ve featured two articles this week that offer opposing views on varying appraisal fees. The Great Recession put plenty of people out of work, spurring the entrepreneurial spirit for many out of…
As a buyer agent your job starts well before the negotiations—or even the first showing. You need to make sure that your real estate clients are looking at properties that best fit their size and style goals, while reasonably falling within their ability to pay.…
Everyone knows that moms are rockstars. But it takes an extra special mom to rock it at home and in real estate. This month we’re celebrating moms in real estate by asking others to nominate an incredible mom and real estate pro. Check out some…
In order to become a licensed appraiser, most states require you to become an appraisal trainee and obtain a number of hours of experience before you can appraise on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered…
Everyone knows that moms are rockstars. But it takes an extra special mom to rock it at home and in real estate. This month we’re looking for nominations for top moms in real estate. Check out some of our rockstar mom submissions below and then…
Clients are increasingly requesting different types of appraisals in lieu of the traditional “full” appraisal. There are many different types of these non-traditional or “limited scope” assignments—including evaluations, desktop appraisals, appraiser-assisted AVMs, and other alternative valuation products (AVPs). Here we outline common types of non-traditional…
Running a Facebook group for more than 82,000 real estate agents could be a full-time job, but for Nick Baldwin and Tristan Ahumada it’s a side gig. The two men are active real estate agents, dads, husbands and in charge of Facebook’s largest group…
Is it hard to be in real estate? We asked real estate professionals across the country that very question to get a sense of what the challenges are for agents who are new to the business. Is it hard to be in real estate?…
Did you know you can get your real estate appraisal license online in the state of Montana? As of April 14, 2018, Montana licensees are no longer required to complete at least 50% of courses in a live classroom. You now have the option…
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