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Share the dream in housingIt appears that the government may be relaxing the rules, when it comes to how realtors can sell properties. Caveat Emptor…Let the buyer beware.

The information came from a company that provides valuations for foreclosures, and it’s ominous in that they appear to say that in presenting the houses, don’t give the buyers the entire truth. You judge for yourself:

Notice and acknowledgement to all vendors:

In response to new legislation and client requirements, the following changes will be required for all valuations completed beginning March 20, 2013.

1. All photos of the subject property will require a date stamp.

2. The use of the following subject terms/phrases, are expressly prohibited in any of the narrative sections of the valuation:

pride of ownership lack of pride of ownership

poor/undesirable neighborhood

unpopular/poor school district

high crime area crime ridden area

low or moderate income neighborhood

affluent/desirable neighborhood high unemployment

Thank you for working with……

In other words, all properties must be considered EQUAL

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  • http://twitter.com/michaelpcolly Michael Colly

    These are GOVERNMENT Advertising regulations aimed at reducing Steering. They have nothing to do with required real estate agent disclousure.

  • captdot

    Please post the origin of the notice. Hard top evaluate without a source. Thanks so much.

  • Robert

    I review these valuations for a living. Most banks haven’t allowed these kind of comments for a least a decade. All comments must be objective. Location is factored into any valuation. Typically, any value is derived from what properties around the area are selling for. If it’s a bad area or if the houses are run down and need a lot of work, which is typical in poor areas, it’s going to come through in the valuation anyways.