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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? The post The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

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

Housing Wire

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

Housing Wire

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

Housing Wire

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.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

Housing Wire

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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How to Assemble a Home Renovation Dream Team for Your Pre-Sale Projects

HomeLight

You’re going to want to stay ahead of the competition and make sure your upgrades pass inspection, especially if you’ll be selling the house in the near future. All this points to the important first step in any big project for your pre-sale projects: assembling your home renovation team to get the job done right.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Valuation Selector helps lenders and investors identify the most suitable valuation method (AVM, AVM with inspection, desktop exterior, desktop interior or full appraisal) for a property, depending on its complexity.