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Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Housing Wire

Another example is the LIDAR that’s now available on iPhones, which adds a whole other dynamic to developing point cloud technology to gather measurements and spatial information about anything that you’re scanning. SR: Years ago, our trademark was “thoughtful change” and that’s how we started this mission of appraisal modernization.

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? Of course, most people confuse real estate agents with appraisers.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

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. We now will have our first training group that will be intensely focused on just spreading the word, getting information out to lenders, veterans and real estate agents.

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Black Knight’s REvolution suite helps streamline a time-consuming process

Housing Wire

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.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Appraisals are also often needed for tax appeals and for private cash sales. Investors who need a value of a home before and after the proposed repairs are made, sometimes use appraisers. Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. Write about what you do know.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

In addition to Massachusetts-approved, prelicensing courses and continuing education courses for MA and NH license renewals, New England Academy provides professional development courses for sales and management development in an online, multimedia format. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5