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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

In a December 2020 request for information, FHFA highlighted potential benefits of desktop appraisals, including assisting training of new appraiser trainees, and alleviating appraiser shortages in rural and high-volume areas. There’s still some battle scars from 2006 to 2009 where appraisers were made to be the scapegoats,” Pyle said.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. I know some successful agents who were trained as appraisers and appraised for awhile. Built in 1961 (renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2100 sq.ft. Which is MOST important for building strong appraisal-client relationships?

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Lamacchia Reaches $1 Billion in Sales for 2020

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty began in 2009 as a team model which in one year became #1 in Massachusetts and continued to hold that title for five consecutive years. The company opened five new branch offices in 2020 alone, including Chelmsford , Hudson , Beverly , Fort Lauderdale, Florida , and the newly renovated landmark branch location in Waltham.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

A three-year renovation, ending in 2009, converted the upper floors into the 7,000-square-foot penthouse. AI has to be trained on good data. . == Glorious Gilded Age Mansion for $29.9M A residential penthouse is situated on the top two floors. As we all know, MLS, Public records, etc. are not always accurate for a property.