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RealReports partners with San Francisco Realtors to provide AI-based property intelligence

Housing Wire

There is potential for agents to save time, according to Walt Baczkowski, CEO of SFAR. While AI won’t replace real estate agents, those who use it are already outcompeting those who don’t,” said James Rogers, co-founder and CEO of RealReports. The industry is at a crossroads.

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RealReports enhances property document analysis with new multimodal AI feature

Housing Wire

The new feature harnesses the capabilities of multimodal artificial intelligence to instantly analyze and summarize complex property documents, including inspection reports, appraisals and seller disclosures. It can also help agents clearly communicate their unique value and services to homebuyers, sellers and others.

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How can the mortgage industry be more prepared for the next natural disaster?

Housing Wire

The housing industry, from servicers to real estate agents and more, will feel the impacts of this year’s hurricane season far beyond 2022. Real estate agents and insurance agents are looking for data and information to help their customers better understand flood risk and then take action by buying flood insurance.

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7 Key Things About Seller Disclosures Every Homebuyer Should Know

HomeLight

You go to investigate the root cause of the water intrusion and discover something worse than wet carpet: evidence that the seller likely knew about the issue and told you nothing (nada! This is the exact type of unfair scenario that seller disclosures are supposed to protect you from as a homebuyer. Full disclosure.

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Rent-to-Own Homes Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It?

HomeLight

To build our easy-scan pro and con lists, we talked with Maureen Connolly , an agent with 22 years of experience in New York, and Brad Korb , a top-ranked agent in Burbank, California, with 45 years of experience. Get the seller’s disclosures: Your agent can assist you in obtaining any required seller disclosure forms or statements.

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What’s on the Texas Seller Disclosure Form — and Why Does it Matter?

HomeLight

While the first portions of the disclosure form are straightforward, sellers may get stuck in the weeds midway through, which can cause undue stress and information overload. You don’t need to “overshare,” explains 5-star-rated real estate brokerage owner/agent Hillary Smith of Austin. Find Agent.

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Explore the Essentials of Form 17 Seller Disclosure Statements 

Mandrona Group

Strap in as we embark on an enlightening journey into the importance of Form 17 Seller Disclosure Statements. Read More