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No praise for new appraisal process

Re: 'Appraisal issue coming to a head' (June 26)

Dear Editor:

I have seen the repercussions of the appraisal issues firsthand. Our office has lost approximately 50 percent of our transactions due to faulty appraisals.

One recent transaction, in which we represented the sellers, is a perfect example. We had priced the home to attract buyers. We had several offers higher than the list price. The sellers accepted the best offer, and both buyers and sellers were happy.  more...

Industry Special ReportView all Report Titles...

Teaming up for real estate success

Real estate agents can specialize in tasks best suited to their skill set and extend their reach by becoming team players. There are many models for real estate teams -- some use a blend of agents and non-agents to serve clients, and there are also a range of commission-sharing models.

In this special report, Inman News highlights agent team strategies and success stories.  more...