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Are you harming your listing’s chances with bad photos? A great listing description isn’t complete without stunning real estate photography to showcase the property — yet so many agents make avoidable mistakes when trying to photograph their listings. We spoke to veteran real estate…
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important to realize that forms are not reports. Filling out the form properly and completely does not always mean your report will be compliant with USPAP. The…
Twice a month we scour the internet for the very best links to help you boost your real estate career. We strive to find links that inform, educate and delight. Here’s what we have for you in the latest edition. Read: Here’s why real…
When you launch your real estate career, as with any small business, you’ll need to establish a budget for real estate agent start-up costs and first-year costs. Your start-up costs will vary depending on your location, but we recommend our sister site’s helpful download…
Selling a house around the holidays can be a difficult task for your clients. There’s a traditional assumption that this is when the market slows down. Despite that, many real estate agents earn more by capitalizing on less inventory to drive demand for buyers…
Are you wondering “what are the classes I need to become a real estate agent?” Depending on what state you plan to work in, that answer can vary. It might take some research to learn the exact classes you’ll need to become a real…
Continued education is a necessity to remain relevant in the appraisal world. Valuation metrics are always in flux, and keeping up-to-date with new developments will help you provide the highest quality appraisal services. There are thousands of different books that can help you develop…
Real estate is a career with significant rewards and just as many challenges. Though it can be lucrative, it requires hard work and sacrifice. If you’re interested in going into real estate, we’ve put together a list of the pros and cons of becoming…
Limited scope appraisals are in high demand. But there may be some confusion among appraisers as to how to report the results. First of all, there is no such thing as a “limited scope report.” In a limited scope appraisal assignment, an appraiser who…
Wondering how to get into real estate? These easy-to-follow steps will give you an overview of how to get started in your real estate career. Real estate is a flexible job where you can be your own boss, but sometimes managing your own real…
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