Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. SW: How do you think about technology and prioritizing what to do next?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Lender and appraisal management companies and other property data collection companies can now use Black Knight ‘s Scout mobile property inspection as part of the value acceptance plus property data process. Appraisers, however, have voiced a desire to shift as much appraisal work away from Fannie Mae as possible. “I

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device. Anthony Jabbour, CEO.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced two new appraisal labels – the Exterior-only Appraisal and the Desktop Appraisal. Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes.

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. To make a long story short, this man felt like the first appraisal had come in lower than it should have. I remember an interaction I had one day with a homeowner.

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The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Isn’t technology these days pretty good for getting most information from the desktop? How long have you been appraising? But you know that the appraisal process and the appraisal form are two separate things. Who honestly likes them anyway? What’s important to remember is the realm of your scope of work.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The appraisal industry was front and center at this show and most of the appraisal discussion centered around three specific topics: Technology, Trainees, and Diversity. Going forward, they will make risk-based decisions as to the level of appraisal needed. Appraisal Technology was front and center at this show.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

This is an excellent diversification opportunity, with little competition from other appraisers or the GSEs use of other ways to get a value without human appraisers. You can expand your area to include rural appraisals to get more business. This kept appraisers busy. Another reason for upgrading!

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Assurance Financial

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Assurance Financial Reduces Cost Per Loan and Improves Borrower Satisfaction with Appraisal Automation from Reggora. Reggora , an appraisal management software company that is modernizing residential real estate valuation for mortgage lenders, announces outstanding business results with Assurance Financial. out of 5 stars.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

” To help you out, we’ve put together a list of ten key things you should strive to do well as a property appraiser, plus resources you can use to hone your skills in each area. Key appraisal competencies. Manage business expenses. Market your appraisal business. ” Adopt new technology.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Expanded use of desktop appraisal technology began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough?

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro was initially developed by Ascent Software Group to streamline the entire appraisal workflow, eliminating the need for redundant steps and external systems. Jaro leverages technology through its intelligent automation capabilities, which are integrated into every part of the appraisal process, reducing turn times and increasing accuracy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Student Support & Engagement: Experienced instructors are available via phone during normal business hours. Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. Mon – Sun access.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. The company was ranked 351 last year.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! A few of the 40+ appraiser comments: I solved this AMC issue in my business about 3 years ago.

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Aedis Appraisals

AUGUST 17, 2017

When you’re discussing appraisals or considering an appraisal of a residential property, time is also a major factor. A delay in the appraisal process can cost the lender important business and can cost the client if the process is not completed in a timely manner, while the interest rates are low, for example.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. HousingWire recently spoke with PCV Murcor Founder, President and CEO Keith Murray, and COO Cindy Nasser on how the appraisal process can be streamlined in today’s tight housing market. In 2020, the use of “blind” appraisal waivers reached staggering, record highs.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Approach to the appraisal process. Appraisal specializations. Polite business demeanor.” I come across more casual than the typical appraiser. ” Related reading: 20 Ideas to Get Your Name Out There as an Appraiser. ” “Became an appraiser at age 58. Background or perspective.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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The People's Appraisal Blog

MAY 14, 2019

Well get ready Consumers because the person that is about to visit your home IS NOT an appraiser or just pretends to play one without the proper training. See, Fannie Mae and the Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) are ready to send appraiser imposters to conduct appraisal inspections on our homes.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Clear cCapital just announced that we have acquired a Finnish proptech startup called CubiCasa and CubiCasa is incredibly exciting technology that enables anyone with a smartphone and no training to do a 10-minute walkthrough a property and get a fully detailed, accurate floorplan with gross living area. The home inspection took longer.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Dworkin said the GSEs must “not be in the risk avoidance business, but in the risk management business.”. To further the goal of affordability, the FHFA also said it would “explore modernizing the single-family appraisal process to foster efficiency in mortgage markets, and address barriers to equitable valuation.”.

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