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In real estate, when it comes to building your business, converting leads is the name of the game. One of the top ways of convincing those potential clients that you’re the right agent for them is by creating a pristine listing presentation. A listing presentation…
Let’s say your retirement is secure. You have enough in savings and investments that you could stop working today, and be sure of living comfortably for the rest of your life. How are you going to dispose of your real estate appraisal business, if…
The right technology can make life a whole lot easier for real estate agents. There are myriad tools available to help your business run smoothly, you just have to know which ones are worth trying out. Fortunately, last year in our Trick of the Trade campaign,…
Developing niche expertise can be a great way to stand out from other appraisers, bring in new business, and earn more income. Luxury appraisal is one niche specialty worth considering. If you’re interested in appraising luxury real estate, you probably want to know: What…
Contributed by Roger Odoardi of Blue Water Mortgage. As a real estate agent, you’ve probably worked with your fair share of clients who are looking to obtain a mortgage to finance their dream home. After all, as the first point of contact for any new…
Are you interested in learning how to become a luxury real estate appraiser? There are many reasons to consider specializing in this profitable appraisal niche. Not only can you charge higher fees while completing fewer assignments per month, but you’ll also have the opportunity…
If you are like most real estate agents, your income is commission-based, which means it varies from month to month. Therefore, budgeting is a crucial skill to develop if you want to stay afloat. Last year in our Trick of the Trade campaign, we asked…
Title XI of the FIRREA requires all licensed and certified appraisers to successfully pass an examination that’s issued or endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. That examination is known as the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam. Once you’ve…
You’ve probably heard it before: Working part-time as an agent in real estate can be difficult. However, there are alternatives at the start of your career that can be fulfilling, both fiscally and experience-wise. If you’re new to the industry, you’re essentially a blank slate. You…
Not all property appraisers start out in the appraisal field right out of college. Many of today’s appraisers had a previous career, but then decided to make a career switch. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What career did you have BEFORE you got…
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