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Appraisal Valuation Expo Convention 2019 Recap
Appraisal, Blog
April 4, 2019 |
March brought the annual Valuation Expo convention at the Palmer House in Chicago, a great opportunity to get updated on all the appraisal changes. Speakers at the Expo included representation… Read more
James Dwyer Memorial Scholarship 2019 Winner: TiaVonna Bing
Blog
March 29, 2019 |
The James Dwyer Scholarship is awarded to individuals who share his passion for the pursuit of excellence in the real estate industry. Scholarships, as a whole, are earned by those… Read more
Wholesaling Real Estate – Is it Legal?
Blog
March 29, 2019 |
We’ve all seen the signs, “We Buy Houses.” Chances are the buyers are really investors seeking to wholesale property. Real Estate Wholesalers enter into a purchase agreement with a seller… Read more
How to Switch from Residential to Commercial Real Estate
Blog
March 28, 2019 |
The real estate industry offers many choices to licensed agents; they can work with buyers or sellers or both, they can help facilitate sales, rentals, or both types of transactions,… Read more
Courting the Prospect: 3 Steps to Getting the Lead
Blog
March 27, 2019 |
Stop wasting time and money on courses, gurus, masterclasses and marketing firms that want you to create lead magnets to “standout” in your market. Ignore the debates over what is… Read more
Division of Real Estate Issues Home Inspector Program Update
Blog, Home Inspection
March 22, 2019 |
The Division of Real Estate has issued an update on the implementation of the new Ohio Home Inspector Program, which was signed in to law on January 4, 2019. The… Read more
USPAP Update in 4th Exposure Draft
Appraisal, Blog
March 18, 2019 |
Appraisers know that from, time-to-time, an exposure draft is initiated by the Appraisal Foundation, offering proposed changes to USPAP for public comments. And they also know that these are often… Read more
Division of Real Estate Adopts New Administrative Rules
Blog
March 15, 2019 |
The Division of Real Estate has adopted a series of rule changes that went in to effect February 10, 2019. The rules address implementation of HB 532, which among other… Read more
7 Marketing Tips for Mortgage Loan Officers
Blog, Mortgage Lending
March 14, 2019 |
The mortgage loan industry is extremely competitive. This means you’ll need to make the most of every marketing opportunity available. The following are several marketing tips to give you a… Read more
Congrats to Our March 2019 Instructor of The Month – Larry Pope
Blog
March 13, 2019 |
We’re happy to announce the winner of March 2019’s Instructor of the month – Larry Pope! This former marine has been with us for a year and a half. Before… Read more
Understanding Land Banks
Blog
March 8, 2019 |
Another consequence of the mortgage loan crisis was the incursion of vacant, abandoned and unsafe properties. These blighted properties adversely impact communities and neighborhoods. The property values of nearby properties… Read more