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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. which can relate to valuation. Over the years, I observed that successful real estate agents seldom switched to the much less profitable appraisal side. On the other side, appraisal provides excellent experience for real estate agents.

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option: Value Acceptance replaces Appraisal Waiver Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on March 1 to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” Then forward that answer on to the client/AMC.

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Too many appraisers?

Appraisal Today

Here we consider how these “frictions” will behave as appraisal demand has dropped, just as each of the five forces have found ways to reduce or “eliminate” the need for valuation expertise. Recall the five forces of friction: practices, standards, education, regulation, and client expectation. Available to rent on Airbnb, of course.

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NAR Appraisal Survey 2022

Appraisal Today

The eight percent who cite other valuation methods most often explained that they use a hybrid approach or mostly an exterior appraisal. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie Mae, Real estate market, Disbility, Redlining, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. Lot Size: 0.06

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

While no one ever thinks they’ll be forced to sell in a down market, very few people predicted 9/11 (2001), Great Recession (2008), the collapse of oil prices (2014), or Hurricane Harvey (2017). Get a free home valuation for your house and trends in your neighborhood. Clients ask us these questions every day.

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. As I talk with appraiser colleagues and real estate agents, I’m hearing this sentiment quite a bit. A fireplace and commercial grade wine cellar only add to the ambiance. garage as well.

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

Appraisal Today

I had never seen a Fannie form, so all types of clients were new. Estate and divorce require heavy networking over time with real estate agents, the primary referral source. The unrealized climate-corrected valuation gap represents a growing climate bubble which is just starting to be recognized and quantified.