Comments on: What’s my real estate license worth? More than a hundred bucks. http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/ A San Diego Real Estate Web Log Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:26:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Fran Gaspari http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-145174 Fran Gaspari Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:09:16 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-145174 Kris, Excellent post! What was once performed in back rooms is now being shouted from the rooftops!!! Thanks, Fran Kris,
Excellent post! What was once performed in back rooms is now being shouted from the rooftops!!! Thanks, Fran

]]> By: Kris Berg http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-144607 Kris Berg Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:15:55 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-144607 Ney, I have gotten similar pitches from mortgage companies but never termite. The termite companies only (as Steve said) offer us "free" inspections. Call me suspicious, but I generally suggest that the seller pay the $75 inspection fee to a company we know and trust and take their chances. Ney, I have gotten similar pitches from mortgage companies but never termite. The termite companies only (as Steve said) offer us “free” inspections. Call me suspicious, but I generally suggest that the seller pay the $75 inspection fee to a company we know and trust and take their chances.

]]> By: Ney Montenegro http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-144582 Ney Montenegro Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:17:03 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-144582 Excellent post Kris, This post caught my eye not only because it was well written and interesting but because I have received similiar offers, not from appraiser but mortgage companies and termite companies. Good work Excellent post Kris,
This post caught my eye not only because it was well written and interesting but because I have received similiar offers, not from appraiser but mortgage companies and termite companies.
Good work

]]> By: Kris Berg http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-143927 Kris Berg Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:08:30 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-143927 <p>Apella,</p> <p>Thank you. As an appraiser, I am certain this kind of thing gets you hopping mad much like I get more than a little crazy when I see fellow agents behaving badly. It tarnishes the images of those of us who take our profession and our ethics seriously.</p> Apella,

Thank you. As an appraiser, I am certain this kind of thing gets you hopping mad much like I get more than a little crazy when I see fellow agents behaving badly. It tarnishes the images of those of us who take our profession and our ethics seriously.

]]> By: Apella http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-143918 Apella Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:46:41 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-143918 Kris, I would like to thank you for this post. It is concerning to say the least. I would also like to state that this post will be referred to soon as it is a wonderful piece that shines light on a subject needing addressed in the real estate appraisal industry. I will use this post to further enhance RESPA communications on the company website. While the subject is slightly touched on per the web site currently, there is room for improvement and this post has brought that to my attention. This post shows how the blog is in fact improving the real estate businesses via exposure and education. Thank you again. As an appraiser I can only ask that you please reply to the e-mail with a link to this post in hopes of improving that appraiser in the long run and help stop the damage that they are doing to the appraisal industry as a whole. Otherwise please feel free to forward the e-mail to HUD. I support the use of appraisals by listing brokers/agents and/or buyer brokers/agents (appraisers can work for real estate professionals). I feel that it is a wonderful tool for them when used in the right matter and as additional services to the client/customer. As well while I appreciate the marketing of this appraiser (as it is rare) I must state that this appraiser poses more harm then good and clearly needs to be informed that they are truly going about it in the wrong way. This type of offer does no good in promoting the appraisal service(s) and takes steps back from what many of us are in fact trying to do for our industry. Thank you for your help. Please keep up the Great Work! Kris,

I would like to thank you for this post. It is concerning to say the least.

I would also like to state that this post will be referred to soon as it is a wonderful piece that shines light on a subject needing addressed in the real estate appraisal industry. I will use this post to further enhance RESPA communications on the company website.

While the subject is slightly touched on per the web site currently, there is room for improvement and this post has brought that to my attention. This post shows how the blog is in fact improving the real estate businesses via exposure and education. Thank you again.

As an appraiser I can only ask that you please reply to the e-mail with a link to this post in hopes of improving that appraiser in the long run and help stop the damage that they are doing to the appraisal industry as a whole. Otherwise please feel free to forward the e-mail to HUD.

I support the use of appraisals by listing brokers/agents and/or buyer brokers/agents (appraisers can work for real estate professionals). I feel that it is a wonderful tool for them when used in the right matter and as additional services to the client/customer. As well while I appreciate the marketing of this appraiser (as it is rare) I must state that this appraiser poses more harm then good and clearly needs to be informed that they are truly going about it in the wrong way.

This type of offer does no good in promoting the appraisal service(s) and takes steps back from what many of us are in fact trying to do for our industry. Thank you for your help.

Please keep up the Great Work!

]]> By: Steve Berg http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-143496 Steve Berg Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:18:25 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-143496 On a related note, I always find it discomforting when I receive solicitations (by e-mail or mail) from a termite company that promotes that they will do the Wood Destroying Pest inspection for free. While I'm sure there are many legitimate firms, it always raises a flag in my mind that these freebee guys will have extra incentive to "find" something (usually an "inaccessable" area) and the cost to fix that something will be substantially more than a pest control company that charges the normal $75. On a related note, I always find it discomforting when I receive solicitations (by e-mail or mail) from a termite company that promotes that they will do the Wood Destroying Pest inspection for free. While I’m sure there are many legitimate firms, it always raises a flag in my mind that these freebee guys will have extra incentive to “find” something (usually an “inaccessable” area) and the cost to fix that something will be substantially more than a pest control company that charges the normal $75.

]]> By: Brian Brady http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/comment-page-1/#comment-143495 Brian Brady Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:33:29 +0000 http://sandiegohomeblog.com/2007/12/14/whats-my-real-estate-license-worth-more-than-a-hundred-bucks/#comment-143495 I order 8-10 appraisals per month and have never gotten that kind of an offer. Then again, my e-mail is on the internet so I guess it's just a matter of time. Here's the sad thing, Kris. As wrong as it is, I'll bet that e-mail works. I order 8-10 appraisals per month and have never gotten that kind of an offer. Then again, my e-mail is on the internet so I guess it’s just a matter of time.

Here’s the sad thing, Kris. As wrong as it is, I’ll bet that e-mail works.

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