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5 Reasons to Mentor a Trainee Appraiser

If you’re a certified real property appraiser and you’re considering mentoring a trainee appraiser, you might wonder: Is this a good idea for my business?  The short answer – yes! Here are 5 reasons why it’s great to become a mentor. 

June 27, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

Understanding Appraiser Independence Requirements  

No one wants an appraiser who can be bought off or persuaded in their valuation processes. That’s why in 2023, Fannie Mae Freddie Mac imposed new requirements to help strengthen the existing Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR). Here’s everything you need to know to stay up-to-date and unbiased! 

June 19, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

NAR's Ethics Requirement

NAR requires agents to take an ethics course to make sure they are well educated on the ethical and legal dilemmas they may experience in their daily business. This includes being well versed in the standards of practice that coincide with an agent’s duties to Clients and Customers, The Public, and Other REALTORS®

June 13, 2024 Read more

Mortgage

What is a Mortgage Broker?

Taking a page from Goldilocks, a mortgage broker helps match a borrower, seeking the ideal home loan, with a lender offering the type of loan that’s just right. Of course, mortgage brokers handle many other tasks when working with clients. So, let’s get to know the matchmakers of mortgage.

May 29, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

How To Get Your Real Estate License in DC

Discover How to Become a DC Real Estate Agent in 5 Simple Steps

May 23, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

The 3 Outdoor Landscaping Projects With the Highest ROI

Many homeowners want a lush, beautiful yard, but some landscaping projects don’t pay off at resale. Let’s take a look at the projects with the highest ROI.

May 23, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

5 People You’ll Meet as a First-Time Homebuyer

For many first-time buyers, navigating the real estate industry can feel overwhelming, but the more you learn about the process, the better prepared you’ll be.

May 23, 2024 Read more

Mortgage

The Process of Buying a House

As an MLO, you’ll help guide your clients through the homebuying process. Don’t fret! Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to best assist your clients.

May 23, 2024 Read more

Appraisal

Top Niches in Real Property Appraisal

We asked an expert appraiser to tell us about the top appraisal niches on the rise today. Here’s what we learned.   

May 22, 2024 Read more

Real Estate

A Closer Look at the Psychology of Homebuying

When it comes to real estate, it’s personal. Where we live and why we live there aren’t just a big part of our physical lives - there’s a psychological element to our homes as well.

May 14, 2024 Read more

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