The Authors studied why valuation estimates are likely to be biased estimates of market values due to clients' influence. The studies were done on the behaviors of clients in the UK, USA, and New Zealand. The authors pointed out that the information found has made a significant contribution to real estate literature, but the purpose of this research was to examine the prevalence of client influence and the impact on valuation in Nigeria. The survey found that nearly 80 percent of estate surveyors and valuers claimed some knowledge of client influence—mostly from private individuals. It did not state whether the clients were successful in influencing the surveyors and valuers to alter the valuation of their properties. Although the study concentrated on the behaviors of clients' influence in Nigeria, the USA and New Zealand were a part of the experience. The findings from the behavioral experiments used in the survey may or may not be a reality of what is happening in the real world of real estate—as noted by the authors; however, the findings could serve as a framework for improving the way the surveyors and valuers conduct business. Real estate is a lucrative business, and measures should be taken to ensure that customers are receiving accurate information regarding the values of properties. This behavior affects personal and business transactions, especially when companies and or people are willing to invest in communities by renovating existing properties and building new homes or facilities. It is difficult for businesses that are contemplating providing consultation services on real estate renovations, recycling issues if the valuation information is skewed. Baroni et al researched the possibility of using rent an... ... middle of paper ... ... practice [Electronic version]. Journal of Corporate Real Estate, 12(3), 185-189 Jayne, M., Mackmin, D., & Syms, P. (2007). Environmental liabilities for landlords and tenants and the impact on the valuation of industrial buildings: Implications for property managers [Electronic version]. Property Management, 25(4), 360-380. McDonagh, J., & Nichols, G. (2009). Business strategy and property strategy - how strong is the linkage? [Electronic version] Journal of Corporte Real Estate, 11(4), 213-228. Phelps, A. (2010). Rationale, practice and outcomes in municipal property asset management [Electronic version]. Journal of Corporate Real Estate, 12(3), 157-174. Roulac, S. (2007). Brand+beauty+utility=property value. Property Management, 25(5), 428-446. Retrieved March 29, 2011. Seldin, M. Transitions [Electronic version]. Real Estate Issues, 20(1), 1-7.
Cruickshank, Garth & Romano is a new real estate appraisal and consulting firm. Richard Romano, a principle of the firm, had just completed a preliminary evaluation of a property for a new client, Watson & Musico. However, his client refuses to accept the appraisal and requested the value be increased by $4.5 million or else they would take their business elsewhere. Richard's decision on his client's estimate could have great impact on Cruickshank, Garth & Romano's success and its ability to develop new clients. The new firm could ill-afford to pass up on doing Watson & Musico's business but Richard also wanted to complete the appraisal according to his best estimate of the current market value of the property. This paper will analyze the ethical issues and alternatives for this case.
The State of Missouri requires professionals to obtain a license before providing services to the public, in many careers. Misconceptions hold that issuance of licenses is just something that is needed in order to charge money for services. Licenses are issued however, because the public puts their trust in professionals who are more knowledgeable than they are. Many people today want to avoid the hassles and risks associated with the transfer of land, so they put their trust in licensed real estate professionals. The Missouri Broker Disclosure Form (MBDF) is a document used by the Missouri State Real Estate Commission that attempts to provide the public, knowledgeable information, about agency relationships (the fiduciary relationship between buyers/sellers and agents). It also holds real estate agents and brokers somewhat accountable to the public in representing them in their best interest; all real estate agents are required to present and explain this form to buyers and sellers. It seems in today’s society that greed, corruption, and self-interest has spread like an infectious disease and we live in a world where it is risky to put our trust in other people. The government tries to respond to that corruption by putting into place more regulations and laws to keep people honest. In summary, the Missouri Broker Disclosure Form is a document designed to help the public make an informed choice about the agency type, of the people that they are putting trust in, and the fiduciary commitments due to them.
The next portion of the chapter talks about how real-estate agents use information to gain power and wealth. Most real-estate agents have a better sense of knowing the condition that a home or apartment is in, and this gives them an upper-hand against the buyer or seller. Like the Ku Klux Klan, real-estate agents use secret words and information to
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Business strategy is the means by which firm’s plans to achieve its goals and objectives. It can also be termed as organization long-term planning. The strategy covers periods between 3-5 years and sometimes longer. Businesses use two major types of strategy, general or generic and competitive strategies. The overall strategy involves strategies of growth, globalization and retrenchment. The competitive advantage includes low pricing, product and customer differentiation. We will look at the business strategy used by Marks and Spenser (Cole, 1997). The company is a British multinational located at Westminster London and specializes in clothes and luxurious food products.
Buying or selling a house or an apartment is one of the biggest decisions of a person’s life. And when selling or establishing a price for real estate, people seek out real estate agents to do the dirty work. A real estate agent has to convince a prospective homeowner that he or she is trustworthy and knowledgeable. In many ways, the agent acts as a counselor to individuals and families about to embark on a huge commitment. Real estate agents have a thorough knowledge or real estate market in their community. They
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It is stated in the case that “information is sufficient materiality to affect the value or desirability of the property”. Therefore, King had a responsibility in revealing the facts about the house to the prospective buyers such as Reed and these facts ultimately impacted the price of the
The scope of this essay is to address coherently with examples a number of key areas of strategy; strategy and its importance, challenges in relation to development and implementation of strategies, and a discussion of the relevance of strategy in the modern
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Good Strategy/ Bad Strategy is not only a published piece meant only to apply to those in the business place. No, it is a public service announcement to society, urging everyone to open our eyes to the lack of strategy around us. Rumelt, through a great deal of case analysis’, shows that even our governing forces are greatly made up of strategy-less individuals, or even worse, individuals who actively practice bad strategy. Overall, this publication’s main takeaway is to obtain the tools necessary to identify the difference between this fluff and actual strategy and hopefully apply strategic thinking to your personal
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It should be noted that all real estate agents and brokers operate under a strict procedural and ethical code monitored by the real estate commission. many of the rules and regulations come from the U.S. senate, and the state of Idaho, and must be strictly adhered to. Agents who fail to follow these regulations shall be, and frequently are, fined or have their license revoked
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