Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

There’s too little supply and too high a demand, a predicament that’s disrupted the housing and appraisal industries. Beginning in January 2020, 7% of purchase transactions had a contract price above the appraisal value. Some people argue that improper appraisals are skewing the system and contributing to industry bias.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal. If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned. If it’s denied, buyers can also choose to walk away from the deal.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

PCV Murcor is one of the nation’s leading valuation management companies. The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Because they offer coverage nationwide, their appraisers can be anywhere they’re needed.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations. Navigating Complex Properties: In cases of unique or complex properties, agents and appraisers collaborate to ensure accurate valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Forty-seven percent of real estate professionals say they have had a transaction fall through due to a problem in the appraisal process, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2022 Appraisal Survey.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A precise appraisal is a critical step of the process regardless of whether you want to sell, buy, or refinance. Let’s discuss what an appraisal is and why it’s so important. What is the Appraisal Process? A home appraisal refers to an unbiased and accurate report of your home’s worth.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A precise appraisal is a critical step of the process regardless of whether you want to sell, buy, or refinance. Let’s discuss what an appraisal is and why it’s so important. What is the Appraisal Process? A home appraisal refers to an unbiased and accurate report of your home’s worth.

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Appraisal Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real estate appraisal, whether residential or commercial, is a critical component in the valuation of property assets. This process, often seen as more art than science due to its complexity, requires a deep understanding of the market, a keen eye for detail, and an analytical approach to gather and interpret data.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A precise appraisal is a critical step of the process regardless of whether you want to sell, buy, or refinance. Let’s discuss what an appraisal is and why it’s so important. What is the Appraisal Process? A home appraisal refers to an unbiased and accurate report of your home’s worth.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals. It may also be viewed as revolutionary for an industry in which the most significant change to the appraisal process in the past few decades was the advent of appraisal management companies as an intermediary between lenders and appraisers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

One California-based real estate agent who originates her own loans told HousingWire that she believes appraisers are being far too conservative in this high-octane market, and are also using bad comps. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Similarly, buyers began waiving inspection contract contingencies, which give the buyer options for negotiating remedies or price with the seller if the inspection reveals major issues. If you can’t account for condition and location in your appraisal, then you won’t have a credible one.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

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. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

And how does the real estate appraisal process work? The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Residential vs. Commercial Property Appraisal and Their Differing Review Process. o Federal Housing Authority (FHA).

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 14, 2021

The following guide walks readers through all the definitional terms involved in the estate planning and real estate appraisal process (also referred to as an appraisal for estate planning purposes) and how best to prepare when, eventually, we will all boldly leave this Earth. When Should You Start the DOD Appraisal Process?

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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Dart Appraisal

APRIL 30, 2021

Once the party or parties have signed the engagement letter or indicated acceptance of an appraisal order, the letter or correspondence to an appraiser serves as a contract. Ensuring that these details are correct at the beginning of the assignment helps to avoid costly and time-consuming misunderstandings later in the process.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. You’ll be able to recover those costs in your home appraisal.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

As a first-time buyer, unless you are among the 6% who purchase their homes entirely with cash , you are likely financing the transaction and your mortgage lender will require an appraisal. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. Troubling research.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

On Friday, NAR put out a notice asking appraisal members in the affected areas to alert their non-member colleagues. It’s also impacting the appraisal process and is generating questions from both lenders and appraisers about what this means for appraisals on loans sold to Freddie Mac. percent from 7.16

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Similarly, while not identical, appraisers generally use the cited sources above to identify the physical characteristics of comparable sales in their appraisals. percent from 0.5

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AmeriMac

MARCH 1, 2024

However, there are strategies to eliminate PMI, including getting an appraisal. This blog post explores private mortgage insurance, its impact on your mortgage, strategies to eliminate it, and the appraisal process. AmeriMac can assist you throughout the appraisal process for a smooth PMI removal journey.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Appraisers develop an opinion of value for the subject property for various reasons including mortgage underwriting. Other nontraditional uses for an appraisal include valuation for insurance companies, helping sellers arrive at a market value to list their home, estate planning, and tax appeals. Steps in the Appraisal Process.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As this property data collector thing moves along, there continues to be no legitimate reason for Fannie Mae’s motivation to push this so hard other than they want the valuation process fully automated and can pay $25 for an untrained inspector to view a home. It shows a fundamental lack of understanding of what appraisers do.

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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. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.68 percent from 6.80

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

To simplify and demystify the commercial appraisal process for you, we have addressed 17 of the most important questions asked. So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. So, why do you need a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

If an agent includes the square footage of a finished basement in what they report as finished above-ground square footage, this can have a negative impact on the appraisal process. Fires, multiple offers, & new flooring – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Is My Home Appraisal Confidential? – APPRAISAL TODAY.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 11, 2019

The mortgage industry has repeatedly attempted to eliminate the requirement for a home appraisal in the lending process. Most attempts to remove the appraisal requirement have included use of an automated valuation model (AVM). They can’t replicate the knowledge and market insight of a home appraiser.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

A real estate appraisal can let you know whether the amount being asked is a fair purchase price. Here’s more on the home appraisal process, so you can learn the true value of your future home. What is the job of an appraiser? Who pays for the appraisal?

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If all goes well, the home’s appraised value will end up at the price you’d agreed to pay. But the home appraiser could also report that the home valuation is higher—or lower—and this has ramifications for the whole deal. What appraisers do. Appeal the appraisal. Order a second appraisal. “It

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If all goes well, the home’s appraised value will end up at the price you’d agreed to pay. But the home appraiser could also report that the home valuation is higher—or lower—and this has ramifications for the whole deal. What appraisers do. Appeal the appraisal. Order a second appraisal. “It

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Outlier sales often lack suitable comparables, making it challenging to apply the traditional valuation approach accurately. Appraisal Challenges: Listings that were priced using outlier sales can pose challenges during the appraisal process. If you liked this post subscribe by email (or RSS feed ).

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

It is an alternative appraisal method that is essentially a compromise between an automated valuation model (AVM), entirely done by software, and a traditional appraisal. But not everyone was happy with the news that desktop appraisals would now be a permanent option, and some appraisers have been hesitant to get onboard.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

PAVE Response and Marcia Fudge by Dave Towne Excerpts: Folks, the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center has been, to date, the only major voice in the wilderness I’ve seen publicly defending appraisers and the appraisal process. Why are appraisers using older sales? For a balanced view of things, why not do both?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. which can relate to valuation. He remembered me from Valuation 2000. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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