Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

It’s a welcome move for mortgage tech firms in terms of modernization in the industry. This is a standardized data collection done at the property, which brings objective, transparent data into the whole process,” Kenon Chen , executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , said. “I

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Change can be hard to accept in any industry, including the real estate appraisal business. Now’s the time for appraisers to get on board with techniques and innovations that can complement their expertise – and ultimately lighten their load. Second, it’s worthwhile to explore why many in the industry are resistant to change.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. When I started 12 years ago, the average time was 20 business days. MV: VA’s appraisal process is criticized for being lengthy and costly. How will this benefit borrowers?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

AI can analyze vast amounts of data on the blockchain to provide insights, predictions, and even automate certain appraisal processes. For instance, AI algorithms can predict real estate property values based on historical data stored on the blockchain, making appraisals faster and more accurate.

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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? Housing inventory has been hovering at or near all-time lows for months.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

There’s no denying the complexity of the appraisal process. With so many people involved – including the appraisal desk, loan operations, loan officers, underwriters, the IT/product team, borrowers and appraisal vendors – there’s room for error that could negatively impact the home buying experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Shifting Toward Modernization. Some people argue that improper appraisals are skewing the system and contributing to industry bias. In response, the FHFA is looking to modernize the appraisal process to ensure more streamlined and accurate valuations. However, this shift could have unintended consequences.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales. Sign up now. Not yet a member?

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. Anthony Jabbour, CEO.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Appraisers will be presented with the data elements needed to report the characteristics of the subject property, and analyze the market, comparables, and other necessary parts of the appraisal process. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

The bill summary was: Relates to the registration of real estate appraisal management companies or an individual or business entity that provides appraisal management services to creditors or to secondary mortgage market participants including affiliates by the department of state. They can risk it, but the stakes are high.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are you ready to turn your appraisal business into a money-making machine? With Anow , the leading software for real estate appraisal offices nationwide, you can move beyond spreadsheets, modernize your processes, and save valuable time every day. What parts of the appraisal process does Anow cover?

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

From streamlining 1004D updates to performing full appraisals, it is now available and accessible to appraisers and property owners via their smartphones. Incenter’s RemoteVal technology actually combines both of these major technologies for appraisers. There is a need for speed and efficiency in the appraisal process.

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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. Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

During 2020 and 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic global pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we all do business, regulators, agencies, and the government sponsored enterprises allowed inspection relief in certain circumstances. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Turn Your Appraisal Efforts into Cash—An Inside Look at Anow In this recorded webinar, Anow President Marty Haldane discusses what pieces of data will help you better understand your business, what tools and technology you need to make sure you’re turning your appraisal efforts into cash, and what parts of the appraisal process Anow covers.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the conference, he will discuss appraisal bias and how appraisal modernization can help reduce potential bias while providing a better experience for borrowers and lenders. Chen is also responsible for product management, data science and analytics, business intelligence, data integration and vendor management.

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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.

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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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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Turn Your Appraisal Efforts into Cash—An Inside Look at Anow In this recorded webinar, Anow President Marty Haldane discusses what pieces of data will help you better understand your business, what tools and technology you need to make sure you’re turning your appraisal efforts into cash, and what parts of the appraisal process Anow covers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

2024 USPAP For Appraisers Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M – Set up your Google business profile.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A good supervisory appraiser will have a passion for learning, teaching, and collaborating. Is their motivation to develop the next generation of appraisers? Are they looking to sustain their business? Grow their business? These are some of the key characteristics of a successful appraiser.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A good supervisory appraiser will have a passion for learning, teaching, and collaborating. Is their motivation to develop the next generation of appraisers? Are they looking to sustain their business? Grow their business? These are some of the key characteristics of a successful appraiser.

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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. If we can check those boxes, we succeed. “ACE+

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. See how many historic homes and buildings are where you do appraisals and where you live. Few appraisers do both in my area.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

The goal of incorporating emerging technologies is to make it cheaper for lenders and customers that do business with the USDA — and utilizing the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization ( MISMO ) standards was part of that effort, Daetwyler noted. We just replatformed our underwriting system (.) For the U.S.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

. “During the heyday of 3 percent interest rates, it was acceptable for appraisers to take three to four weeks to complete an appraisal and forget to update the client. “I’m constantly changing what I say in my appraisals, and I’m very careful of boilerplate and canned statements. Humor for Appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC fees, Real estate forecast, Google Business Profile, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Geographic “Data” Competency refers to an appraiser’s ability to effectively understand, interpret, and utilize geographic data in the appraisal process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

So, while the cabinets may be in good shape, many homeowners will eventually replace the countertops, sink and appliances with a more modern look and improved functionality. I have not been recording in the past couple of months due to things being extremely busy. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

But no matter your specialty, carving out more profitability by increasing your sales potential and streamlining your operations can only strengthen your business. Unfortunately, many processes in real estate investment are opaque, manual, or seem to require the active assistance of a licensed professional.

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Aedis Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2017

So, if you happen to be interested in getting a real estate appraisal in Toronto , for instance, feel free to use this article as an introductory guide to understanding the ins and outs of the modern appraisal process. What Is an Appraisal and When Do I Need One?

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. Presented by: PCV Murcor.

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