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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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How Pre-Appraisal Tools Improve the Home Appraisal Process

Kairos Appraisal Services

If you’re a mortgage loan officer and not taking advantage of pre-appraisal tools, your clients could be paying the price with higher fees and longer turnaround times.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

However, there are several other reasons appraisals are important. Appraisals make for realistic pricing You may want to encourage clients who are selling their homes to get an appraisal before they list their home. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound.

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Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting closing dates. HousingWire: What’s the biggest pain point appraisers are currently facing? HW: How is today’s tight purchase market affecting the appraisal process?

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How AI will transform the mortgage and appraisal industries

Housing Wire

At Jaro , our commitment to integrating AI automation alongside the traditional appraisal process is not just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about making the process of appraising and valuing properties better for every stakeholder: from lenders, to borrowers, appraisers and everyone in between.

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How to Speed Up the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Appraisal Hub

If speed is an important factor for your next commercial property transaction, then you need a property appraiser that works fast. But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. What happens during an appraisal? What can you do to speed up the process?