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What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Sometimes there are adverse site conditions for properties, such as busy streets, flood zones, commercial influence, etc. The post What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process appeared first on HousingWire. AVMs don’t account for adverse site conditions. They do not know how much value to give either.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. Appraisals are also often needed for tax appeals and for private cash sales.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Some building owners may structure a lease with a separate related entity that operates the business.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

Having worked with many different lending institutions completing new construction and planned renovation assignments, think of this article as a “best practices” reference to be shared with new lenders, credit analyst team members and borrowers navigating the commercial appraisal process for the first time.

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Overhauling the Appraisal Process

DataMaster

Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization. Many appraisers share Horn’s concerns.

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Real estate is a people business, but automation can help

Housing Wire

House valuations come into play at crucial times in the transaction process; they not only bookend the entire journey but also crop up during the time of “appraisal.”. We hear shocking stories of racial discrimination and a variety of other ills during the appraisal process. Settling won’t do anymore.

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How to Speed Up the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Appraisal Hub

But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. Lack of communication can significantly slow down the commercial real estate appraisal process. What happens during an appraisal? Appraisal firms also analyze comparable real estate.