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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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How Pre-Appraisal Tools Improve the Home Appraisal Process

Kairos Appraisal Services

If you’re a mortgage loan officer and not taking advantage of pre-appraisal tools, your clients could be paying the price with higher fees and longer turnaround times.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. What has your experience been navigating the appraisal process? Contact him today!

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

We’re grateful to work across several states and with so many great clients! In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. The goal of this article is to help lenders, banks reviewers and appraisers.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

However, there are several other reasons appraisals are important. Appraisals make for realistic pricing You may want to encourage clients who are selling their homes to get an appraisal before they list their home. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound.

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Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting closing dates. HousingWire: What’s the biggest pain point appraisers are currently facing? HW: How is today’s tight purchase market affecting the appraisal process?