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Reshaping appraisals: Jaro’s high-tech solutions innovate the appraisal process in an evolving real estate market

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Jaro’s products are designed to offer new and improved solutions to help lenders tackle modern-day appraisals with pinpoint accuracy designed to eliminate bias and urban pricing discrepancies as homebuyers migrate between the suburbs and major cities. Jaro stands tall as the only end-to-end appraisal platform on the market.

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ClearValue teams with Restb.ai to bring computer vision to appraisal process

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is designed to allow an AI-powered system to analyze photos of a property for identification and verification purposes. Restb.ai’s technology will be compatible with broker price opinions, appraisals, inspections and forms. “By Certainty is used by mortgage lenders and valuation providers, and ClearValue’s partnership with Restb.ai

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Prefab tiny homes: Here’s what you need to know – Part 1

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From cost and design options to installation logistics and local regulations, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about prefab ADUshelping you determine if a factory-built unit is the perfect solution for your property. Design-wise, we are in a golden age of pre-fab ADU ingenuity. Absolutely!

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

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Buyers often assume what they see in the model home is what they will get, however, model homes are designed to showcase high-end upgrades. Third-party inspections Although city and county inspectors verify code compliance, hiring an independent home inspector can provide additional peace of mind.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

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The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH program have the potential to drive meaningful change across real estate now and well into the future, said Ashley Stinton, managing partner of NAR REACH.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

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However, other email tools not specific to real estate agents (like Mailchimp and Flodesk) offer built-in templates that make delivering beautifully designed email newsletters a cinch. Create a responsive newsletter design One of the best ways to make things easy on yourself is to use real estate newsletter templates.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Associate broker: An associate broker works under the supervision of a designated or managing broker.