What’s an Automated Valuation Model, and Why Does It Matter?
New technologies are changing the home-sale and -purchase processes, including in real property valuation practices. Many appraisals are being aided by the use of automated valuation models, or AVMs, which help assess the market value of a specific property. AVMs are...
Appraisers to Brokers: Work With Us
There are so many moving parts to track when real estate brokers come up with a listing price. All the features of the property, the comparable sales in the neighborhood and the latest market trends are just a few of the data sets that ultimately go into the equation....
15 Best Questions to Ask When Buying a House
(TNS)—Before making an offer on a house, you want to be absolutely sure that it’s “the one.” But with so many options out there, how do you find your perfect match? Finding the right home involves research, so you’ll need to ask the right...
When Appraisals Come Back Low, Brokers Scramble to Salvage the Deal
As brokers, the primary job of bringing buyers and sellers together on a price usually seems like the bulk of the work, but it’s really only half the battle. Inspections, taxes, insurance and financing are just a few of the outside forces that need to be...
Continuously Losing Out to Competing Offers? Keep Your Head Up!
In a seller’s market, competing with multiple offers is common. As an agent, it’s frustrating to have your offers rejected.
Read how to deal with rejection and set yourself up for future s
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