Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2022
With advances in automation bolstering speed and accuracy in other fields, some within the industry believe that technology should reduce or eliminate the role of appraisers. Opteon, a cutting-edge appraisal provider, offers an alternative solution and a bold vision of same-day turn times. “We But is it truly the best way forward??.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Appraisers, I’d like to disclose a personal ‘opportunity’ that was presented to me last fall, early winter. A company with AMC roots was, or is, recruiting people to become “property inspectors” with the resulting reports potentially fed to other appraisers who do HYBRID, or maybe even DESKTOP reports.
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Genworth MI Blog
AUGUST 15, 2019
Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.
Genworth MI Blog
AUGUST 15, 2019
Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.
Appraiserblogs
MARCH 9, 2023
No appraisal may be required in the future! Fannie Mae took a direct shot at appraisers with the announcement of changes in their Selling Guide. Two options for the future, both of which do great harm to the appraisal industry. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan.
Birmingham Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
One of these changes is the use of the hybrid appraisal by lenders. What Is A Hybrid Appraisal? A hybrid appraisal is one that is done by involving more participants than just the appraiser. Rather than involve the appraiser in the data collection part of the appraisal process this part is done by someone else.
Appraiserblogs
JULY 24, 2023
I often wonder if Certified General, MAI or SRA appraisers sitting in their ivory towers often chuckle to themselves and say HA, data collectors will never impact commercial. Who cares about the residential appraiser. I’m just an Average Joe, surrounded by some really smart people, and we are fighting back.
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