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How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house

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In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Bill Gassett offers advice on what to do if there are issues with appraisals. Continue reading →

Should your clients bid over asking price? A look at pros and cons

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In a hot seller’s market, how should agents help their clients with pricing, bidding strategies and closing successfully? Broker Jenny Usaj offers keys to setting appropriate buyer expectations from the start. Continue reading →

It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model

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It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model, says real estate coach Bernice Ross. There is too much room for error, especially in today’s super-fast-paced market. Continue reading →

How to avoid being ambushed by a low appraisal

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Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies. Continue reading →

Accurate Group acquires broker price opinions provider

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EMerge will operate as a standalone division, leveraging Accurate Group’s property inspection technology and deepening its nationwide broker network. Continue reading →

South Dakota governor’s daughter closes appraisal business amid nepotism claims

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter Kassidy Peters has quit her appraisal job as state legislators investigate her mother for alleged “abuse of power.” Continue reading →

How equitably is housing wealth distributed in your city?

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A new interactive tool from the Urban Institute compares housing wealth equity in cities across America, tracking disparities in homeownership rates, home values, and the distribution of housing wealth by race and ethnicity. Continue reading →

Clear Capital acquires floor plan app CubiCasa

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CubiCasa’s mobile scanner provides real estate photographers, staging professionals, interior designers and contractors a solution for acquiring space dimensions and construction insight in under five minutes. Continue reading →

Landmark study confirms troubling ‘appraisal gap’ in minority enclaves

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Mortgage giant Freddie Mac’s analysis of 12 million appraisals comes as federal task force prepares action report to address appraisal bias. Continue reading →

10 myths agents wish their clients didn’t believe

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Real estate is ever-changing and complicated. So when clients latch onto “advice” or “facts” they’ve heard and try to use them to inform their decision-making, it can be especially frustrating for agents to try to detangle, debug and find the right pat… Continue reading →