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The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

Housing Wire

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Are you considering skipping the home inspection? But before you opt-out, talk to a local real estate agent first.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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What Happens if the Inspection Contingency Expires on a Home Offer?

HomeLight

For this reason, most contracts contain an inspection contingency clause. But what happens if the inspection contingency expires? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about home inspection contingencies, including what they are, how they work, and the implications of their expiration.

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The advantages of a pre-listing home inspection

Realty Biz

Homeowners who’re looking to secure a quick sale might want to take it upon themselves to do a pre-listing home inspection with the aim of speeding up the sales process. Sellers that opt for a pre-listing inspection will be informed of any issues with their home that might impact its value.

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Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative

Housing Wire

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Clear Capital launches UDC to support appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The company has a panel of more than 4,200 brokers and agents, allowing lenders to provide 97% coverage nationwide.

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Why Style Your Home From A Century That’s So Mid? Designers Weigh in on How to Design Your Home Mid-Century Modern

Redfin

Design and furniture experts weigh in to guide you through the process, ensuring a seamless blend of timeless aesthetics and contemporary flair. Get tips on incorporating this classic design into your space, whether you’re in a small New York apartment or just moved into a larger open concept house in LA. We got you covered.

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