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The Rules for Good MLS Search Results

June 13th, 2008 · No Comments

We use MRIS, a large regional multiple listing service. Here are our rules for using the system; they also apply to other MLS systems:

Consider the source - brokers don’t always report a property type correctly. For instance, is a converted home residential or commercial? Is an industrial condominium that is used/converted to [...]

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Tags: Market Data · Smart Appraisers

Dinner with Jim MacCrate

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

We had a great dinner with Jim MacCrate, MAI who graciously gave us three hours of his valuable time while visiting Baltimore to teach a class. I had met Jim while taking two classes and I have been impressed with his honesty, knowledge and desire to give back to the community.
Although court work has [...]

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Tags: General Comments · Smart Appraisers