Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Real estate is an attractive field for experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. The urge to innovate in real estate is only natural — any homebuyer or seller who is a creative problem-solver will notice glaring inefficiencies in the process. Know your customer in order to deliver real value. Emotions run high.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

The public response to the recent Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Request for Information on appraisal-related issues was significant, with 164 unique written comments. The FHFA needs to hear about the world’s view outside of those they regulate. Here are a few snippets from some of the responses to the RFI.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

And so, they know the local real estate agents. A lot of the business in our industry is generated through call centers, but call centers don’t have the ability to build relationships with local real estate professionals. Real estate agents hate dealing with call centers,” he says.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

That’s why my tax appeal work often picks this time of the year. So, when might it be worth having an appraisal completed to contest your assessed value? . If a home needs major repairs, clearly this can have a negative impact on market value. They claimed that there was a lot of work needed to the interior.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

When performing an appraisal observation, appraisers must look for settlement issues and report on them. Perhaps the title of this article makes you think of the comic series from the 1942-1949 named the “ Crack Detective “ Well, probably not. Why are the cracks there? Settlement cracks! When did they begin?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Any runner will tell you that good shoes are very important! After all, they look as awesome as the more expensive shoes, and why not save a few bucks? After all, they look as awesome as the more expensive shoes, and why not save a few bucks? GOING CHEAP CAN COST YOU. I was overdue for some new ones.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. There are many things that take place once you go under contract on a home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. This will help establish rapport and trust with the appraiser.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JULY 24, 2023

Recently, after completing a few courses and passing the exam offered by Appraiser eLearning through the National Association of Appraisers, I received a Certificate in Appraisal Review from their Professional Certification Board. Now why would one want to have an appraisal report reviewed?

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. Estate settlements.

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East Coast Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Below are tips to help you get the right appraiser. Qualification and Licensing Ensure the real estate appraiser is qualified and licensed. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

Those looking to buy a home this year need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the right house becomes available. With an expert in their corner, buyers will have a highly skilled professional to help them implement some of the following tactics to help set their offer apart from others in a bidding war.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? We have you covered. You've found a home you love, put down an offer you're excited about, and the closing date is fast approaching. Now it's time for the home appraisal. Not a cent more.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? We have all that answered and more If you are wondering if you should use a Buyer's Agent the answer is easy, yes. Do I need a Real Estate Attorney? What Is A Buyer's Agent? How does a due diligence fee work?

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. Thank you for joining us again. John is an appraiser with ChicagoLand Appraisals. Peter: Hello!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. Still, all too many appraisers seek only to meet that minimum standard and little more. Systems fail.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. This is one of the steps that happen after you go under contract and sometimes can happen prior to.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The truth is there are portions of 2021 and 2022 where prices are exactly the same as today too, so if I use an older comp, I don’t always need to adjust for the way the market has changed. I quit making dollar adjustments on form appraisals many years ago, but I always do market conditions adjustments when needed.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

To maintain objectivity and credibility, you should evaluate sales based on criteria that most accurately reflect comparability, rather than focusing on price. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Is it time to take the next step in your appraisal career? A license upgrade can give you a much-needed advantage in the local market and offer you greater control over your fees and more stability in your work. If you’re thinking about upgrading your appraisal license, why wait? Higher income.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Given the pandemic fueled real estate market and historically low housing inventory, it can be difficult to understand why a home fails to sell. There can be several reasons why a home fails to sell. However, it’s not rocket science and many of the reasons will be traced directly back to the owner of the home.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. The answer is, Yes!

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Appraisal Today

JULY 21, 2023

July 18, 2023 By Ryan Lundquist Excerpts: Some areas have more pools than others Real estate is about location. More pools at higher prices Here’s a look at the percentage of homes sold with pools by price range in a few local counties. Where I live, very few homes have pools. The value of a pool for Homes? It was tricky.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary? Excerpts: On average, appraisers earn $102,620 a year. However… the average appraiser salary varies significantly across license levels. Trainee appraisers earn an average annual income of about $53K. Licensed appraisers earn approximately $89K per year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. An originator since 1999, Read got his real estate license in 2014 and opened up his real estate brokerage in 2019.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The UAD and Appraisers – Past, Present, and Future Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Mistletoe, fruitcake and 15 other traditional trimmings are now hidden within the 3D Home tour.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Level Up as an Appraiser By Conrad Meertins Jr. For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish? You might answer, “Absolutely!” But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? Do you still feel the same level of assuredness?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Then, they think about the mortgage : a good rate, good monthly payments, and approval.

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McKissock

JUNE 3, 2022

Ever since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) created the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) several years ago, real estate appraisers must rate building quality on a standardized scale from Q1 (best) to Q6 (worst). Enroll in our top-rated course, Residential Construction and the Appraiser.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

2024 Updated UAD and URAR – What does It Mean for You? The Appraisal World Is Changing January 25, 2024 Excerpts: There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 11, 2022

One of the people who is intended to help make sure things go smoothly is the home appraiser. If this is the type of career path that you’re thinking of, there are a few key things you’ll want to keep in mind. Why Are Home Appraisals Important? This is important for a number of different reasons.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

2024 USPAP Source: Appraisal Foundation The 2024 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is now available for purchase in physical and digital formats. This year, for the first time, you can purchase just the book of USPAP standards for $35. I taught USPAP before the ASB told you what to teach.

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