The CFPB reverses several temporary pandemic flexibilities put in place last year to protect consumers. A record-breaking 39.2% of homes sold above list price in March, with San Jose, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City among the top real estate markets driving the all-time high. A new report finds[…]

In 1980 I attended a new ERA Real Estate franchisee orientation in Kansas City. In my welcome tote bag was a cardboard slide rule type device called a Home-Rule®, subtitled “Residential Real Estate Sales Price Computer.” How did the Home-Rule work? Back then “computer” apparently had kind of[…]

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal[…]

If you know how to use it, the Internet can be a great way to develop new leads. There are many ways you can use online tools to build your list, and that includes real estate webinars. According to most Internet marketers, webinars work. And they work for businesses[…]

Written by Debbie De Grote It is very common for agents to be excited about increasing their sales price to sell properties in the high-end and luxury home market. Maybe you’ve watched a few of the luxury real estate reality shows, and they sure make it look glamorous,[…]

If you ask appraisers to provide examples of complex appraisal assignments, many will focus on commercial or mixed-use properties or two- to four-family properties. However, many single-family home appraisals are considered complex assignments. Below, we provide the definition of a complex property and dig into the three types[…]