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Appraisers can be Your Flipping Advisor
February 26, 2019
Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services With the advent of HGTV and a plethora of “Fix It and Flip It” shows, there are misconceptions galore regarding how to flip properties, and what it entails. These shows feature a complete remodeling in a week or two, including the inevitable drama of an unexpected foundation problem… Read more
7 Property Flipping Secrets to Success
February 26, 2019
Sarah Kirsch Richardson Tru Realty Many first-time property flippers have big dreams based in well-produced television shows that highlight the glitz and glamor of this growing DIY industry. It seems simple enough. Buy low, renovate and repair, sell high. But too often, newbies “get into the biz’ without sufficient knowledge of what to expect… Read more
The New Market Shift
February 26, 2019
Jeff Sibbach Sibbach Team – eXp Realty If you’re a real estate agent seasoned in the industry and your phone hasn’t been ringing as much as it used to, you’re not alone. Similarly, a past client or friend says they decided to buy a new home and they’ve already visited the subdivision, identified the… Read more
March 2019 – Letter From the President
February 26, 2019
Nate Hoelzen President, Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that Spring is already here! I hope it’s been a successful first quarter for all of you. Here at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, we’re continuing to celebrate 50 years of providing quality education and… Read more
LAYING DOWN THE LAW – ARE USURY LAWS STILL RELEVANT?
January 29, 2019
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law Samuel J. Doncaster, IV, Esq. Provident Law One of the greatest misconceptions of Arizona law is that usury is no longer a viable cause of action. In the 1980s, Arizona amended the usury laws to remove the interest rate ceiling. As a result, today’s usury laws essentially authorize… Read more
Be Known for Who You are Before What You Do
January 29, 2019
Suzanne Fuqua eXp There is so much information available for social media marketing. Figuring out where to begin could be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. When becoming a licensed real estate agent or starting a business, your contact information becomes public information. Numerous businesses will reach out claiming they can… Read more
Craigslist Rental Scams
January 29, 2019
Chris Bianco Weichert Realtors It used to be that people would look in the local newspaper to find an apartment or home to rent. Now, the place to go for rentals is the internet and one of the most popular sites is Craigslist. Craigslist is also a preferred place for “scammers and thieves” who… Read more
Advertising Benchmark: Present a True Picture
January 29, 2019
Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law Advertising is a necessary form of communication for any agent’s business. Agents advertise their services and they advertise their client’s property. To generate clients, advertising is essential for agents to enhance their image as honest and trustworthy and to inform their potential customers… Read more
Reasons to Connect with Other Appraisers Online
January 29, 2019
Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services Appraisal can be a very solitary profession, with many working for themselves and with little human interaction. While interaction in person can be time-consuming and difficult to schedule, communicating with other appraisers online is convenient and available. It’s the ready solution to the need to share ideas and… Read more
2018 Results — 2019 Predictions The Residential Real Estate Market in Maricopa County
January 29, 2019
Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency The total number of residential sales in 2018 was equal to the number of sales in 2017. According to data from The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Services, Inc. known as ARMLS, sales in Maricopa County in 2018 were 84,001 compared to 84,049 in 2017. When the number of… Read more