Homeowner Appraisal Services Homeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you recieve an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality. For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying how much your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours. PMI Removal Appraisals A popular money saver for homeowners in the last few years is to get the PMI removed from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan amount is down below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We are experienced in helping folks just like you rid themselves of unneeded and unwanted PMI insurance. Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services Have you just received a copy of your appraisal and you'd like to have a professional "double-check" it for accuracy or do you need a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal?
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HomeSmart Launches eSign Contract Management Tool in Proprietary Platform | ||
3/7/2025 1:28 PM | ||
HomeSmart has announced that SmartDocs with eSign, an end-to-end document and contract management product, is now live within its proprietary, all-in-one RealSmart Agent platform. With eSign integration in SmartDocs, HomeSmart agents will have the power to: Upload, map and prepare any document for signature Instantly add contacts or pull d...Read More | ||
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The Top 10 Most Popular U.S. Neighborhoods, According to Realtor.com | ||
3/7/2025 12:30 PM | ||
Homebuyers love to shop around, browsing available homes online in different neighborhoods, because buying a home is essentially buying into the general lifestyle of the neighborhood. The latest Realtor.com® top 10 neighborhood rankings reveals which neighborhoods buyers are most interested in, receiving the most views per listing. Th...Read More | ||
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Luxury Los Angeles Firm Carolwood Estates Joins Forbes Global Properties | ||
3/7/2025 12:26 PM | ||
Above, listed for $65 million, this exclusive Carolwood Estates property is located on two private acres in the heart of LA’s Holmby Hills. To view the full listing, click here. Forbes Global Properties has announced that luxury LA firm Carolwood Estates has joined its network. Carolwood Estates was recently ranked the No. 1 boutique resid...Read More | ||
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Discipline and Fighting Spirit Keep Tami Bonnell Atop the Industry | ||
3/7/2025 11:50 AM | ||
Above: Tami Bonnell Tami Bonnell recommends a question every real estate professional should ask themselves on a daily basis, and proudly admits not coining its creation. “Did you earn your keep today?” As one of six children growing up in Massachusetts, Bonnell, a 40-plus-year veteran of the real estate industry and co-chair of EXIT Realty̷...Read More | ||
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Houlihan Lawrence Names Stephanie Williams as Senior Vice President of Marketing | ||
3/7/2025 11:16 AM | ||
Houlihan Lawrence has announced that Stephanie Williams has been appointed senior vice president of marketing. Williams joined in the company in 2018 as head of digital and was promoted to vice president in 2020. Williams has played a pivotal role in transforming the firm’s digital strategy, modernizing its technology infrastructure and elevatin...Read More | ||
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Employment Data Flashes Potential Warning Signs for Housing Demand | ||
3/7/2025 10:59 AM | ||
The latest jobs report for February 2025 came in under expectations, according to a release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today. According to the report, 151,000 non-farm jobs were added to the payroll compared to the projected 170,000, and the unemployment rate moved up slightly month-over-month—from 4% in January to 4.1%. Realtor.co...Read More | ||
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Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act on Hold Amid Legal Challenges | ||
3/7/2025 10:34 AM | ||
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently heard an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the Business Ownership Information (BOI) Rule. SCOTUS ruled in favor of the government, listing an order that had mandated enforcement of the CTA and BOI Rule...Read More | ||
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2025 Newsmakers: The Futurists Shaping the Next Era of Real Estate | ||
3/7/2025 10:24 AM | ||
The real estate industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires forward-thinking for your business. RISMedia’s 2025 Newsmakers in the Futurists category are pioneering new ideas, technologies and business models that are reshaping the way real estate professionals operate. Whether revolutionising proptech, reimagin...Read More | ||
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The Real Brokerage Seeks to Scale Amid Rapid Growth, Adds 10,000 Net Agents | ||
3/7/2025 9:26 AM | ||
The Real Brokerage reported accelerated growth to close out 2024 during its Q4 earnings call Thursday, adding a net of 10,000 agents and experiencing sharp increases in nearly every key metric reported for the quarter. The company reported revenue of $350.6 million for Q4 2024, a 93% year-over-year increase, which brought revenue for the whole...Read More | ||
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The Staging Collective Partners With HouseAmp to Deliver Financing Options to Home Sellers | ||
3/6/2025 3:03 PM | ||
The Staging Collective has partnered with home sale funding firm HouseAmp to deliver a new seller financing program aimed at helping homeowners maximize their property’s sale potential, the companies have announced. The new program will provide homeowners with access to the funds needed to make strategic improvements to their homes before listin...Read More | ||