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In July 2020, the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission approved three qualifying education courses to be completed online. Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the 15-hour National USPAP Course no longer have to be completed in a live classroom. Each of these Tennessee…
Once upon a time, real estate listings were bloodless facts about the number of bedrooms, square footage, and amenities like a lap pool and flat backyard. Today, experienced agents are putting on their writers’ caps and telling compelling stories about properties for sale and…
Regression is a mathematical tool used by real estate appraisers to determine the likely value, or adjustment rates, of various property characteristics and ultimately predict sale prices. Rather than relying on human opinion, listings, or previous appraisals, regression analyzes actual sales data to determine…
Do you want to invest in real estate but are unsure of the investment route to follow? While there are several ways you can go about strengthening your position in the real estate niche, in this article, we’ll be comparing two popular options: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Property Syndication?…
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…
Quality tenants—those who pay on time, take care of the property, and follow the rules of their lease—are a rental property manager‘s dream. After all, finding new tenants is expensive and time-consuming. The cost of advertising, showing the property, screening potential tenants and more…
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As a real estate agent, your income is determined by your ability to close the deal. Therefore, negotiation skills are essential. To successfully master the art of real estate negotiations, you’ll want to find the most creative and powerful strategies available. To help you…
When a real estate appraiser is called to testify in a court, it could be as one of two types of witnesses. If you are called to testify as an appraiser, it’s important to determine at the time of the request which of the…
First-time homebuyers are a crucial demographic in the real estate market and have continued to grow as a niche for real estate professionals. However, there are certain attributes of this demographic that you should consider before you pursue this buyer category. Judy Crockett, real…
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