HomeLight

MARCH 7, 2024

Buying a home is rarely done with casual disregard. From the initial understanding of what a home purchase agreement is, to the reasons why buyers may back out, and the steps involved in cancellation. Get Started Disclaimer: As a friendly reminder, this blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes, not legal advice.

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RIS Media

MAY 4, 2022

By combining their purpose-built platform of Online Self Study (OSS) with personalized feedback, professional education provider, The CE Shop, has announced it now offers a more engaging and modern approach to taking NMLS-approved courses. The CE Shop’s mortgage courses are available in every state plus the U.S.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 13, 2024

If you're considering buying a home in Maryland in 2024, you’ll want to go in fully prepared for the state's competitive real estate landscape. While rising prices and mortgage rates present challenges, it’s still possible to find your dream home with the right strategy. This gives you a price range to target in your home search.

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RIS Media

APRIL 11, 2022

Be educated on the market. This will guide your property search within the bounds of their budget and home-buying goals. The home-buying experience can be stressful, especially for new clients. It might be a red flag to your client if you’re not well-versed in the tools and strategies that help sell homes.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ah, the home inspection. Because the home inspection can make or break a real estate transaction. If you’ve ever lost a deal thanks to a home inspection, you know the heartbreak. Let’s start with the basic questions most buyers and sellers have regarding the home inspection.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Keeping Up with Technology : The real estate industry has seen rapid technological changes in recent years, from virtual home tours to sophisticated customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Agents need to continuously demonstrate their value to potential clients. Handling Stress : The home buying process can be stressful.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Probate transactions are notoriously difficult but can be mastered with the right education and experience By Annika Tourlas REALTORS ® are often faced with the delicate task of navigating property transactions after an owner’s passing. That means the future buyer can encounter hefty repair costs if the home is left in disarray.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 29, 2021

2021 has continued to be frustrating for first time home buyer in Massachusetts as well as many of the metro markets throughout the country. While some areas are shoeing signs of the market weakening popular metro areas are continuing along the same vein as 2020. Many homes are going over asking and in half the time in2021.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Selling a home can often be a drawn-out process, especially if your property in Shorewood needs some TLC. These businesses specialize in making all-cash offers for homes that might not be in perfect condition. Working with house-buying companies in Shorewood Life can throw unexpected curveballs that demand a fast or simple home sale.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 26, 2024

This recognition positions Portland as a top contender for individuals considering upscale home purchases, whether for personal residence or investment purposes. However, she observes a positive shift in competition dynamics, with fewer offers per property and a resurgence of home inspections, indicative of a healthier market equilibrium.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2023

Selling a home in Arkansas can be a challenging task, especially when your property needs some work, or you’re strapped for time. Enter “We Buy Houses” companies in Arkansas: entities that make all-cash offers for homes that may be a bit rough around the edges. For some, the convenience can’t be beat.

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The Residential Specialist

MAY 7, 2024

That opened a new world of professional education, networking and referral connections. Solutions were to co-list properties for sale, refer buyers to other agents or employ an assistant to handle escrow coordination, communication, inspections and follow-up. What would I like to eliminate? Most buyers. Is retirement right for you?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re a New York homeowner facing the urgency of a fast home sale, you might have stumbled across those enticing “We Buy Houses” signs. These companies offer an all-cash solution for homes that might need improvements, serving as a lifeline for sellers who may not have the time, money, or expertise to deal with repairs.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although you may need to get additional education, certification and training to achieve your real estate goals, you may find that the payoff is well worth it in the end. Additionally, some professional associations may offer continuing education courses, helpful conferences or seminars and additional resources for members.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Homes that, within days or even hours of going on the market, receive dozens of hyper-competitive offers. Buyers who are not able to waive contingencies, offer well above asking price, or pay in cash are consistently being left behind as either investors or buyers with more courage (or recklessness) are snatching up homes.

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The Residential Specialist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

David Washington, CRS, has been active in many facets of the real estate business over the past 15 years, including inspection, appraisal and brokerage services. Education is key. Washington’s focus is on education and information sharing. It came from a passion for education and learning that he received over many years. “My

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Real Trends

JUNE 26, 2023

Is it still a great time to buy a home? Date the rate, marry the home. You may even be the only offer they’re considering, You can have the home inspected, possibly re-negotiate to handle any repairs, and maybe even pay less than 100% of the list price, and even get the seller to pay your closing costs.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 17, 2021

They expect to find comparable homes in size and budget, and they are often disappointed when they don’t. Other clients believe they can take their time until they find their dream home because they don’t understand how quickly properties move. Overpaying for a Home. Hesitating to Make an Offer.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Appraisers and home inspectors are important parts of a real estate transaction, but they serve completely different purposes. There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. What is a Home Inspection?

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Kyle Handy

MARCH 15, 2023

While online courses can provide the flexibility and convenience many students require, choosing the right program is crucial to ensure you receive the education and training needed to pass the Texas real estate licensing exam. Exam pass rates were a significant factor as it indicates the quality of education provided.

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HomeLight

JUNE 22, 2023

Home foundation issues are more common than you’d think: 80% of structural home insurance claims are the result of foundation movement, while 25% of homes in the U.S. I’ve seen inch-wide cracks in sheetrock internally, and when you’re to that point, you’ve got to have major home foundation repair work done.”

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you prefer continuing to work as an independent fee appraiser, you can diversify your current appraisal assignments. Residential Insurance Appraiser – You will be responsible for conducting site-based or virtual high-value home property surveys that will be used for homeowners’ insurance purposes. Learn more with our free guide.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the property appraisal.” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “How value is derived.”

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Real Trends

AUGUST 3, 2022

Unless you have another full-time job on the side, you’ll need to save a lot of money in case a home takes months to sell. To stay competitive, most agents will answer questions, recommend a contractor, or inspect the house after the sale is complete. Real estate continuing education. Real estate brokerage fees.

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Kyle Handy

MARCH 13, 2023

360 Training , also known as Agent Campus, can provide online prelicensing, post-licensing, or continuing education courses to students interested in learning. They have pre-license, post-license, continuing education, and broker post-license courses. A wide array of classes. CRAM review courses for weekend study.

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McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

You could even get a dual license in a related field such as real estate appraisal , home inspection or mortgage lending , all of which would enable you to better assist and educate your clients on everything that goes into the homebuying or home selling process while increasing your earning potential at the same time.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Probate transactions are notoriously difficult but can be mastered with the right education and experience By Annika Tourlas REALTORS ® are often faced with the delicate task of navigating property transactions after an owner’s passing. That means the future buyer can encounter hefty repair costs if the home is left in disarray.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 6, 2023

We continue to strategically look for companies or teams with similar cultures. RealtyBiz: What are the benefits to real estate professionals, home buyers, and sellers of the newly combined company serving both Connecticut and Florida? As we continue to look and grow throughout Florida the benefits remain the same.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The world of buying or selling a home is not always joyful. Inspections and appraisals come back with deal-breaking news. It’s much harder on clients who just lost a dream home or who just learned that their home will stay on the market even longer. Bad things happen. Contracts fall through. A buyer withdraws an offer.

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RIS Media

APRIL 5, 2022

The influence of technology in this industry is undeniable and the entrepreneurs in REACH continue to redefine our understanding of what is achievable today. WhoseYourLandlord : Turns resident reviews into operational insights helping home providers increase resident retention and satisfaction.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 25, 2021

They expect to find comparable homes in size and budget, and they are often disappointed when they don’t. Other clients believe they can take their time until they find their dream home because they don’t understand how quickly properties move. Overpaying for a Home. Hesitating to Make an Offer.

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Dwell Real Estate

AUGUST 20, 2021

The 10 remarks of unrealistic home buyers listed below are mostly comical in nature. If you are a Realtor selling homes in Sarasota then you probably have as well. Part of our compensation as real estate agents comes from educating the consumer. Make no mistake, we love our home buyers (and sellers).

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RIS Media

JULY 21, 2021

In today’s incredibly hot, turbulent market, homes can be swept out of your clients’ grasp by cash offers and/or higher bids in bidding wars. This is where HSA SM Home Warranty comes in. Simply put, home warranties are service contracts that typically last a year. “That service is priceless.

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Easy Agent Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Whether first-time home buyers, luxury property investors, or retirees downsizing, you can benefit from tailoring branding efforts to reflect their specific needs, preferences, and motivations. This could include recommendations for trusted mortgage lenders, home inspectors, or contractors. For instance, who are your ideal clients?

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The Close

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The scammer convinces the homeowner to sign over the deed to the home early, promising a rapid mortgage payout. Educate your community on red flags such as cheaply made fliers and a lack of presence online. The more people get burned, the less likely they are to continue using the vacation rental platform.

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RIS Media

MARCH 29, 2022

You should continually strive to do better” is the model of an Achiever, and it’s an ethos that guided the honorees to robust growth, prestigious awards and multi-tiered success. Buyer demand continues to outpace inventory, but the total available new inventory has dropped dramatically (down 14.4% Success isn’t the whole story, though.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in March 2022, real estate had some of its highest gains when the median existing-home price hit $375,300, up 15% over 2021, marking the longest streak of consecutive year-over-year increases, according to NAR. Those buyers are looking for education and guidance from their agents. Many of those new agents reaped the benefits.

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