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Congrats to Our February 2019 Instructor of the Month – Tom Williams
Blog
February 13, 2019 |
We’re happy to announce the winner of February 2019’s Instructor of the month – Tom Williams! Tom has been teaching at Hondros for over five years. Before working at Hondros,… Read more
Why You Should Accommodate Assistant Animals
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February 8, 2019 |
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) saw increasing numbers of complaints regarding refusals to provide reasonable accommodation for assistant animals. The Fair Housing Act requires… Read more
Appraisal Review: A Necessary Evil or A Profit Center?
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February 7, 2019 |
The term “appraisal review”, is likely to elicit annoyed groans from the appraisal community. Why is it that appraisers have a negative view? The world of appraisal includes all levels… Read more
When to Recommend Upgrades to Clients
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February 6, 2019 |
A listing agent is often asked by the seller, “What improvements should I make to the house to get the best price?” This puts the Realtor directly in the limelight… Read more
Understanding Ohio’s New Foreclosure Procedures
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February 1, 2019 |
Gone are the days of bidding on a foreclosed property at a Sheriff sale on the courthouse steps. Ohio’s foreclosure procedures have been updated to comply with changes in the… Read more
Is Social Media The Next Big Thing In Recruiting?
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January 31, 2019 |
The recruiting industry surely has changed since its inception around the mid-1900s. However, it’s really not a surprise that today’s recruiting practices are being impacted by new technology. After all,… Read more
A New Threat To Residential Appraisals
Appraisal, Blog
January 30, 2019 |
Here we go again! The latest push to weaken the protections that appraisals provide to consumers applying for mortgage loans. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved… Read more
Exercise Caution When Communicating with Appraisers
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January 25, 2019 |
The situation is not unfamiliar. You represent a buyer that is in contract to purchase a home. Your client’s financing is contingent on the property appraising at or above the… Read more
Demystifying Variable Square Footage
Appraisal, Blog
January 18, 2019 |
One only needs to spend a few minutes browsing listings online to recognize wide variations in how square footages of property are listed. Some square footage listings match the County… Read more
Best CRM For Your Real Estate Business
Blog
January 17, 2019 |
In essence, the real estate business is all about developing and managing relationships. The most successful real estate agents really just how important it is to stay on top of… Read more
How Loan Officers Can Build Trust with Realtors
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January 16, 2019 |
If you’re a mortgage lender or thinking of becoming one, it pays to build relationships with real estate agents. Real estate agents and mortgage lenders often work closely together. More… Read more
