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Appraiser Square Footage Field Added to MLS

IRMLS recently approved a new field that was added to the MLS. The field "Appraiser Square Footage" will display the above grade finished square footage calculation submitted by appraisers after a property is Sold.  This field is optional for appraisers who want to submit their measurement. This field will display in addition to the square footage information added by the listing agent.  The Appraiser Square Footage field is searchable.

 

Once reported, MLS staff will enter the information into the MLS system where it will be available for use by appraisers and members.  The information submitted by appraisers will not be available for display outside of the MLS.  It is important to remember this information will NOT replace any data entered by the listing agent.  

 

Appraisers may use the online submission form available on the RACI Bulletin Board within the MLS to submit the information.  If preferred an email may also be sent to stefani@raci.org  When emailing, please include: MLS#, date, address, above grade finished square footage, appraiser name and email. 
Online Submission Form

Reducing the Risk of Real Estate Wire Fraud - Clareity Security

The paper includes best practices – sample procedures and communications gathered from franchises, brokers, title companies and others. It also includes a sample company policy Clareity Consulting has created based on both these best practices and on our experience advising brokerages and other companies regarding information security. Not all aspects of this paper will apply to all companies involved in the transaction, and what is relevant will still need to be tailored to an individual company’s business processes. Still, it provides a valuable starting place toward reducing the risk of wire fraud.

Balance Needed between Regulation and Opportunity in Housing Market, Say Economists, Policy Experts
The nation’s leading housing economists spoke today at an economic and policy forum to appraise the state of the U.S. housing market.  Read more...

Fannie Mae Announces Assistance Program
On April 14, 2015, Fannie Mae announced a new program that offers 3% in closing costs assistance for first time homebuyers that purchase Fannie Mae REO properties.  To qualify, borrowers must complete Fannie Mae's online homebuyer education program, must be owner occupants, and have not owned a home in the past three years.

Agents must request the funds in the purchase contract, and once the purchase is complete, Fannie will also reimburse the $75 charged to take the course. Agents can find more information and contract language on Fannie Mae's HomePath website.
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