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Surround Yourself With Success

The Appraiser Coach

Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind. It is the power of communication and connection with other people.

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Are borrower-assisted inspections here to stay?

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with CoreLogic’s Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford about re-examining traditional appraisal workflows in light of the changes brought on by COVID-19. HousingWire: What changes have appraisers had to make to their workflows in light of social distancing and other COVID-related concerns?

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When in Doubt, Give the Homeowner a Shout

Appraisal Buzz

Last October, I left my office to perform an exterior inspection for an appraisal in Mauldin, South Carolina. I determined that I had enough information to form a credible result for my reconciled value. In late October, the FHFA announced that desktop appraisals are here to stay. I headed back to the office.

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The Mailbox is Full and Cannot Accept Any Messages at this Time. Goodbye.

Appraisal Buzz

It’s no secret that appraisers are overworked. The restaurant industry is not the only industry taking grenades in the form of understaffing. It is no secret that there is an underlying tension growing in the appraisal industry directed at appraisers, AMCs, and lenders. Have one point of contact for an assignment.

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Opinion: Moving beyond tech stack integrations

Housing Wire

For years, customized integrations have been the sign of a healthy tech stack , seamlessly connecting the various technologies used by a particular title agency ( mortgage lender, broker or appraisal management company, for that matter) to deliver optimal performance. Here’s how. In an industry where the various segments (e.g.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. Made to order.

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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