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Opteon’s Short-Term Rental Analysis provides a more accurate report for short-term rentals

Housing Wire

There has been much back and forth in the industry about reporting for short-term rentals — who should complete the report and what form should be used? The product is completed from the desk of Opteon’s commercial staff appraisers in just 2-3 business days without requiring an inspection.

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Property condition information that’s cloud-based – “Word cloud” based

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, the ability to obtain information on individual property data about these two factors is hard to come by, short of an interior physical inspection. This is why most automated valuation models (AVM) default to assessing “average” quality and condition. Realtor Comments Hold Vital Info.

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Will a House With an Offer On It Be Removed From the MLS? Agents Explain How It Works

HomeLight

Every industry has its own lexicon, and real estate is no exception. One term you’ll likely hear often during the homebuying process is “MLS,” which stands for multiple listing service. One term you’ll likely hear often during the homebuying process is “MLS,” which stands for multiple listing service.

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What Most Agents Get Wrong About Follow Up (and 6 Strategies that Work)

BAM Media

So, use your MLS to determine what’s happening in the zip code, the township, the town, the city, the school district, however your market is searched and divided. For homes at this price point, we’re seeing that the majority of people are waving inspections.” That will get people excited. And real estate is super local.

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Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) , it’s critical to consider the following items. The inspection company, which works for the buyer and will almost always find challenges with the house. Your Safety Is a Priority. A Powerful Online Strategy Is a Must to Attract a Buyer.

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What permanent desktop appraisals mean for the industry

Housing Wire

COVID-19 brought many changes to the housing industry as stay-at-home orders forced companies in the space to re-think the mortgage process. The appraisal industry was no exception, creating hybrid or remote models to conduct an appraisal and home inspection without physically entering the home as COVID-19 cases rose.

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6 Reasons You’ll Win by Selling with a Real Estate Agent This Fall

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) , it’s critical to consider the following: 1. The inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find challenges with the house. Your Safety Is a Priority. A Powerful Online Strategy Is a Must to Attract a Buyer.

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