what is a real estate appraiser, is it a respectable job, if i am a female doctor, can i marry an appraiser?
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I wouldn't not marry someone because of their job.  It's pretty stedy work and they make good money and it's easy to be self employed with it.  However, the appraisers I"ve come in contact with (and I've come in contact with a lot) have mostly been complete idiots/losers.
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Go get it appraised by a professional!
589640
Your own career is only what you make it out to be. Yes, real estate can be a worthy investment of time. Sometimes it's not how hard you work though, it's how efficiently you can get the job done. Are you a likable person? Many times real estate mentors will tell you to count on your friends and family first (They call it your sphere of influence). Can you see them putting enough money in your pocket to support you financially? If not, concentrate on other angles, are you part of any social groups? Would you be willing to hold open houses for other agents? Sometimes starting out in the real estate business is very difficult, if you don't do it the right way from the beginning. I would strongly recommend going with a larger brokerage, since many of the agents there are so busy to work their own open houses, and they would need someone like you to do them. This gives you the opportunity, at no expense, to meet interested buyers! From there, establish those relationships, and maybe those buyers are also sellers, and just like that, you've got their listing, AND you're helping them find their new home too (Even if it wasn't the one you met them at!). Also, with a larger brokerage, you may not have desk fees, and some of them even offer continuing education.\n\nIt is what you make it out to be!
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I am a Certified General Appraiser. The main differences are\n\nLicensed Residential-  appraise residential properties up to $1,000,000.\nCertified Residential- appraise residential propertie with no limits\nCertified General- appraise any property residential/commercial with no limits\n\nIn order to get to the next levels you have to take more classes and pass the state test fo ryour level\n\nLicensed Residential- Aq-1, USPAP, R-1, R-2 pass state  \n                                  Licensed Residential and Submit hours\nCertified Residential- Same coures with R-3, R-4  Pass state test\nCertified General- take Licensed Residential courses and G-1, G-                             2 and G-3 pass state test\nIf you are motivated you should go for General Certification. The classes with the Appraisal Institute are difficult but they will give you the best education. In January 2008, they are requiring more class hours and want a 4 year college degree in order to get this license. My advice is to complete the classes and pass the test as soon as possible.
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I don't see why not. It could be a possible conflict of interest but I am having trouble imagining a possible scenario . . . \n\n• Standard of Practice 3-7\nWhen seeking information from another REALTOR® concerning property under a management or listing agreement, REALTORS® shall disclose their REALTOR® status and whether their interest is personal or on behalf of a client and, if on behalf of a client, their representational status. (Amended 1/95)\n\nArticle 12\nREALTORS® shall be careful at all times to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public. REALTORS® shall also ensure that their professional status (e.g., broker, appraiser, property manager, etc.) or status as REALTORS® is clearly identifiable in any such advertising. (Amended 1/93)\n\n•; Standard of Practice 16-3\nArticle 16 does not preclude REALTORS® from contacting the client of another broker for the purpose of offering to provide, or entering into a contract to provide, a different type of real estate service unrelated to the type of service currently being provided (e.g., property management as opposed to brokerage) or from offering the same type of service for property not subject to other brokers’ exclusive agreements. However, information received through a Multiple Listing Service or any other offer of cooperation may not be used to target clients of other REALTORS® to whom such offers to provide services may be made. (Amended 1/04)
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All real estate appraisers spend a specified amoutn of hours as an apprentice.  I recommend you call a few local real estate appraisers and inquire with them.  A good appraiser to work under is your ticket to success.
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Unless you are in a bind and need quick money or need to sell your house in a week, you should definately not use one of those services.  Their business is based on buying homes under market value, making some repairs upgrades (like "Flip this House") and reselling at a profit. The best thing for you to do is consult several Realtors and have them give you a Comparitive Market Analysis on what they think your home would sell for--they will do that for free--or hire an appraiser $300-$400.  Then call one of the "we buy houses" people and have them give you a bid.  I guarantee their offer will be significantly less.
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There are several issues here.     Let's start with the appraisal.  Appraisers are regulated and appraisals are valid if performed in complaince by a licensed real estate appraiser.  If your buyers are getting financed on the purchase, an appraisal will, in all probability, be required.  If they are not financing it, no appraisal will be required so you may never know the home's real value.\n\nThe fact that your sister's home may be valued higher than yours would not be unusual if her home is bigger, in better condition, or just not comparable to yours.  Just because a house is next door doesn't mean the values will be the same.  There are a lot of things that factor into value. \n\nNext, if you signed an agreement to sell the home for $200,000,\nyou have entered into a contract to sell at that price.  it may, and I stress MAY, be too late to change that now.  The may comes in because the Realtor must disclose that the buyer is a licensed Realtor.  If he did not do so in writing on the sales agreement, you may have a case to void the contract.\n\nFinally, that Realtor has absolutely no business bringing in anyone to move you or tell you what can be moved.  He has no rights to enter your property at all without your permission until such time as the buyer's loan documents and your deed awarding them the title to the property have been signed and recorded.  Until that day, the home is yours and yours alone.\n\nAt best, what has occured here is an example of horrible communications.  At worst, you're being swindled and taken advantage of. \n\nYou say you cannot afford a lawyer.  I say you cannot afford not to consult one.  You can pay the lawyer's fee from the proceeds of the sale. \n\nAt least make an effort to protect yourself.  Call legal aid, call  your pastor, call an advocacy group for people with your disability.  Help is out there, please go get it.\n\nI'll pray for you.
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As for the person above, most Realtors (in Arizona) CANNOT do an appraisal as they are not licensed appraisers. What they will give you is what is known as a Competitive Market Analysis or CMA. What we look at is what is for sale on the market now and what has sold recently.  This will give the home owner an idea as to the price of their home in the current market, and they are generally free. \n\nAs for an appraisal these are generally done for lenders to make sure that the lender is not going to lose their investment.  \n\nAs for the price, it depends on where you live, you may want to check the yellow pages and make some phone calls as to what they will charge.
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Appraisal fees are mostly based on the property and the property type. Around in Southern California, the fees are from 300-450 dollars for basic apprasials (Single family homes under a million).\n\nThey need to be licensed. Once licensed, they can work for themselves, banks or other companies.\n\nThere's something called a Broker's price opinion. They are not as detailed as an appraisal, but they run 100-150 bucks each (around here). Basically a broker runs comps of the property and makes a physical inspection of the property and gives his opinion on how much he/she thinks the property is worth.\n\nYour best bet is to have a real estate agent run the comps for the properties you like and have your purchase agreement be subject to the property appraising at x amount of dollars.
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Actually, I would prefer a female. I think that female doctors are less judgmental and arrogant than male doctors. Not to sound sexist, but perhaps women's intrinsic mothering/caring instinct adds to their role as a healer/physician.
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A Realtor is supposed to work for you.  \n\nConsider them your employee.  They only make money if they sell your house.  \n\nIF they have found a buyer at the higher price, and are trying to make a larger profit by buying from you cheaper then selling to them, that is unethical.  It's also called flipping and in most states is not legal
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Should be in the MLS, you will need to contact a real estate agent or someone that has access and will check for you (an appraiser might be able to check or a clerk at one of these types of companies). \n\nI am sure they will do it for a small fee if you explain why you are doing research. Maybe even just taking them out for lunch.
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A radiologist is a doctor that reads or interprets diagnostic imaging films. ie xrays, mammos, cat scans, mris, ultrasound films.  A Radiographer or radiologic technologist takes the xrays.  You go to school for 2 yrs in most states to an accredited program and most graduates now earn an Associates Degree.  You must then sit for your boards from the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).  If you pass you are then an R.T. (Registered Technologist).  You start out taking plain diagnostic films but there are many specialties to on to.  Nuclear medicine, Radiation Therapy, MRI, CT, Mammos for women.  Most areas of the county you do make a decent salary for only 2 yrs of education.  And its a skill that's always in demand you can always find work anywhere you go.  You will spend 90% of your work day interacting with people.  They are often sick and cranky.  This can be a physically and mentally demanding profession.  But it supported me and my child when I was a single parent.  And my entire family when my husband started his own business.  It is a constantly changing field that if you never lose your basic skills you will  never fail to have gainful employment.  Just like every other career some days you feel you've done a good thing and other days you are completely frustrated and ready to give up.  I hope this helps and wish you luck with whatever career you choose.
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Not that I am aware of, what is the point of having an appraisal? So no I don't think legally they can do that.
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You need to be a woman..honestly, it helps. ANd you have to know someone who will introduce you to the decision makers...it is a very tight industry..lets be honest they give you a company car, expense account, etc...  Im a doctor had a very difficult time (3 yrs) trying to get into the field
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You make them both sound very promising.But both jobs have pros and cons....agreed,a doctor occupation makes u feel good about urself that you have helped someone get better.\nArchitect is less about other people,its about wat we like to do.More or less,both jobs will need dedication,but the doctor seems to have an edge over itself as you  can get resruited by any major hospitals but architects??never hear alot of them happening.So we have to make a name for ourselves.\nNone of them is easy,they both require dediaction and hard work.Decide properly and NEVER look back...... \n\n\nby the way,i hope i can answer ur questions now.