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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. Subscribe now!

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. Subscribe now!

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every Appraiser Should Listen To

McKissock

The Home Value Stories podcast, hosted by residential real estate appraiser Jamie Owen, is designed for those who would like to learn more about real estate appraisals and other real estate-related topics. ” Here’s a sample of a recent episode, titled “Why Can’t the Appraiser Give Me a Straight Answer?”

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Premier Property Data Collection Services - Home Appraisers that deliver accurate and reliable property data for Virginia.

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

We are thrilled to announce that Premier Home Appraisals has been selected as an exclusive Data Collection Field Service Provider for Fannie Mae's Value Acceptance + Property Data initiative and Freddie Mac's ACE+ PDR Collateral Valuation Partner program.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

We are sensitive to and understand all that must be in place regarding compliance issues in all disciplines of appraisal. It is essential to utilize qualified and trained individuals for all valuations. Our commercial engagement letter is very comprehensive and has been successful for our clients and the appraisers.