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The Ultimate Guide to Desktop Appraisal Process

AmeriMac

However, with advancements in technology and the availability of comprehensive property data, a new appraisal method called desktop appraisal has emerged, offering an alternative to the physical inspection of the property.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “To answer the phone when an appraiser calls.”

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Factors Considered by Appraisers When determining the value of a property, appraisers consider several crucial factors.

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7 Mistakes Real Estate Agents Should Avoid

Birmingham Appraisal

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. Most agents put together this information for potential buyers so why not share it with the appraiser?

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The Home Appraisal Process: 6 Words You Should Know

East Coast Appraisal

If you are buying a home, your mortgage company orders the appraisal and you receive a copy of the URAR with your closing paperwork, if not sooner. If you are selling a property, you do not receive a copy of the appraisal. Real estate agents and appraisers often say they are going to run the comps. Cost Approach.

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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

According to FHFA director Mark Calabria, modernizing the appraisal process has the potential to create a more “streamlined and accurate collateral valuation process.” The comments we receive will inform how we will modernize appraisals to improve both loan quality and the origination process.”.

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Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning Form Desktop Valuation Training Partnership

Appraisal Buzz

McKissock Learning and Incenter Appraisal Management are equally focused on empowering appraisers to remain the key stakeholders in the appraisal process. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. For more information, please visit incenteram.com. About McKissock Learning.

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