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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

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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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Apps for Appraisers

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The media coverage focuses on real estate agents having difficulty showing homes, etc. percent, matching October 2022’s rate and the highest rate since 2001,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.57

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NAR Appraisal Survey 2022

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

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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.” How did I accomplish getting so many referrals?

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Too many appraisers?

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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. Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Should you do lender work?

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

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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. percent from 6.93

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

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Estate and divorce require heavy networking over time with real estate agents, the primary referral source. These millions of properties across the US represent a significant subset of the larger real-estate market which has not adequately priced the cost of climate risk into its valuation.