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

Housing Wire

Further, Fannie notes, “Leveraging the wealth of big data, the power of advanced analytics, and the speed of technology, appraisers can perform desktop appraisals without physically inspecting the property.” The post What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning Form Desktop Valuation Training Partnership

Appraisal Buzz

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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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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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.

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5 Remote Inspection Tools for Desktop Appraisals

McKissock

Below are five remote inspection tools worth looking into. The following information is based on descriptions available online, provided by the product owners/developers. Another virtual inspection tool is HomeView by ValueLink, launched in July 2020. Next on the list of of remote inspection tools is Anow Walkthrough.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.