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JPMorgan Chase commits $3 million to appraiser diversity

Housing Wire

In addition to driving sustainable homeownership, we’re working with our partners to root out bias in the residential appraisal process. We need new, diverse talent to join the appraiser industry and we’re hopeful that these scholarships will help pave the way.”. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Role of Blockchain Technology

Appraisal Buzz

One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. Understanding the Basics: What is Blockchain?

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Why Appraisers Say NO to Hybrids

Appraiserblogs

Could this be another reason why so many real estate appraisers refuse to do bifurcated hybrid appraisals? Recently, a Mueller Services ‘inspector’ posted a comment on the article titled “Mueller Sample Report. Who’s REALLY completing bifurcated/hybrid appraisal reports? You Decide!“

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

The appraiser obtains all relevant property characteristics and data such as measurements, room counts, condition, and quality, and utilizes this information in the report. This process has been the foundation of the appraisal process. What Are Hybrid Appraisals? The Risk of Hybrid Appraisals.

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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. In the past, almost every major log home magazine has posted an article on the topic. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market?

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers? | Clear Capital in the news

Clear Capital

Could something get missed if the appraiser isn’t on-site and relying on third-party vendors? The fact that hybrid appraisers have a high standard to meet might reassure you. VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE The post The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

If you’re an appraiser and you’re reading this, you already know the details. But do your customers understand how an appraisal works? Share this article with them and chat about the appraisal process. The better the appraisal process is understood, the less customers will question the results!

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