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The Ethical Agent Always Wins

John Manfred2024-01-14T09:35:05-05:00November 12th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Broker, Commercial Real Estate, Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Mlo, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Scams|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Appraiser|

In the dynamic drama of the real estate realm, the character of an Ethical Agent often shines the brightest, outperforming others with their torch of integrity and resilience. Two perennial themes that color this character's journey - ethics and fair housing - often steer the course of the Agent's professional saga. Yet the Ethical Agent stands undeterred, honoring the mantra: The Ethical Agent Always Wins! Unraveling the essence of ethical behavior, we unearth a simple conjecture. Connected as closely to the philosophical arena as to commonplace conduct, ethics essentially means doing the right thing, however challenging that may be. It's [...]

Opportunities in the Appraisal Industry

It’s a good time to become a real estate appraiser! For a variety of reasons. Trained and certified appraisers are in higher demand than ever before. According to the Appraisal Institute. The number of licensed professional appraisers in the U.S. has declined each year for at least the past five years. Many professionals currently in the business are nearing retirement age. Which signals an even greater need for new blood. In turn, means more opportunities in the appraisal industry. Additionally, some real estate appraisers have left the “field” for in-house appraisal positions in banks and appraisal management companies. Some have stopped [...]