It’s not surprising, considering their mind–set, that appraisers react negatively when it’s suggested an appraisal should be revised. However, there are ways to approach a low-appraisal situation that are both legal and likely to produce results.

Whether you own a real estate brokerage, work for a broker as an independent contractor, or invest in or manage real estate for yourself or others, you need to protect yourself from lawsuits, unforeseen debts, unintended commingling of funds, and other potential financial disasters.

Your business plan is to offer gift cards for a home-improvement retailer or commission rebates. Yet, depending on the jurisdiction, you may be prohibited from or limited in the offers you can make to consumers, finds a new study.

Debate over limited-service business models is passionate, so much so that the issue is a source of legislative activity in some states. The newness of the business model also means there’s little case law to guide transaction participants.