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Do You Know Your Zoning Codes? What They Are and Where to Find Them
Do you know the difference between building classification and zoning? If you’re in the real estate business and don’t know the answer to that question, you may not want to admit it out loud, but read this article to set yourself straight. Zoning data is used for land-use planning to regulate the type of development activity and the structures... Read More »
How Legal Descriptions Are Created and the Role That They Play in Real Estate Transactions
The legal identification is a necessary part of any real estate transaction. It describes the land being conveyed and can identify any easements or encroachments that may not have been disclosed by the seller. The legal identification contains a detailed description of a piece of land’s boundaries and information about its location. These... Read More »
Reliable Square Footage Data is Critical for Property Valuations
The square footage of real property is used to justify market value, assess expansion opportunities, and can affect desirability for most buyers. Therefore, it’s important to get the measurement right. A licensed real estate agent must use care and diligence when reporting square footage in listings and other advertising. Square footage is... Read More »
How Real Estate Professionals Can Leverage Lis Pendens
Whether you are new to real estate or a seasoned professional, you likely know there’s an opportunity to make money working with distressed properties. In fact, many skilled investors, agents, appraisers, and lenders are doing so. To take advantage of the distressed property market, the place to start is with a complete list of distressed... Read More »
Comparative Market Analysis: How to Price Properties Right
Whether you’re listing a property, making a purchase decision, or appraising, getting the right price from the start is the most important step. Many of us have the market knowledge and the analytical know-how to look at a list of sales and decide which make the best comps. But where do you go from there? How do you conduct a thorough comparative... Read More »