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The CE Shop Foundation Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

With an opportunity to pause and commemorate this anniversary, we can create a campaign program to be nostalgic, convey exponential gratitude along with sharing exponential growth, and exude our pride of helping strong communities and even stronger kids.

September 16, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

Appraising Haunted Houses

It’s spooky season! What do you do if you’re appraising a home that’s...well, seen some things? You know, murder, ghosts, violent crime, and so on? These are called stigmatized properties, and there are a few ways you can go about appraising them.  

September 9, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

6 Ways to Stay Safe as a Real Estate Agent

Stay safe as a real estate agent with these tips and tricks.

September 7, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

Criminal Minds: Real Estate Agents Turned Bad, Vol. 1

Agents who defraud their clients are subject to the harsh but fair judgment of the judicial system. Learn from these agents and stay fair and ethical in your practice.

September 1, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

The Importance of Agent Safety

Our COO, Dan Harris, and founder of the Beverly Carter Foundation, Carl Carter, explain the importance of agent safety, and how to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 12, 2024 Read more

Mortgage

The Pros and Cons of a 1% Down Mortgage

Putting down 1% on a home can save a homebuyer tons of anguish, and help them afford a home! This is a new program offered by only a few lenders so far, so let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a 1% down mortgage. 

August 12, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

How to Get Your Real Estate License in South Carolina

Discover How to Become a South Carolina Real Estate Agent in a Few Simple Steps

July 28, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

What Is a VA Appraisal?

So, you’ve been hired to appraise a property for a veteran using their VA loan, but you aren’t sure how this appraisal differs from a standard one. You’re in the right place! While VA appraisals follow the same process as a standard property appraisal, there are a few details appraisers can look out for, namely MRPs. M-R-What, you may ask? Let’s break it down!  

July 24, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

What Is Gross Living Area?

If you’re a new appraiser, it might be news to learn that there is more than one way to measure a home and its livable spaces — not just square footage! Let's walk through gross living area (GLA) and when it's used in a residential property appraisal.

July 22, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

Ebook: How to Gain Experience as a Trainee Appraiser

Gaining real-world experience is crucial for success as an appraiser. But how do you get started? This ebook is your essential guide to earning experience and becoming a licensed, successful appraiser. 

July 19, 2024 Read more

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