Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Buying and selling a home can be challenging, and the real estate process is often time-consuming and stressful. One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. A simple mistake could drastically slow down the process and frustrate lenders, home buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

The surge also highlighted the biggest challenge that the appraisal industry is facing is of capacity constraints due to ever declining number of professional appraisers. AA: The past year saw a rapid evolution in appraisal management technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke! Learn about all of the features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers. Buzz : What are some examples of new technology and the need for it in the appraisal industry?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In times like these, the “one-stop-shop” approach to the servicing and lending process has become even more appealing, and there is a company providing that in a flexible capacity: Xome. When COVID-19 complicated the appraisal process, Xome was able to direct its lender clients to its contactless valuation option via a mobile app.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 4, 2023

Will Appraisal Integrity Be Negatively Affected by Data Collectors In the world of real estate, appraisals play a vital role in determining the value of a property. However, in recent years, the rise of data collectors has brought into question the integrity of modern appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced two new appraisal labels – the Exterior-only Appraisal and the Desktop Appraisal. Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. Additionally, we will provide some valuable tips on how to increase the value of your property before a commercial appraisal and what to consider when choosing a commercial real estate appraiser.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

Commercial real estate appraisals are an integral part of buying or selling commercial properties. These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you considering selling your home without the assistance of a real estate agent? Many homeowners opt for the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) approach to cut costs and have more control over the sales process. For Sale By Owner refers to the process of selling a home without the involvement of a real estate agent or broker.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

Clear Capital’s UDC property data collection solution provides lenders with interchangeability and less complexity in loan management, as well as ease of adoption by integrating with ValueLink’s appraisal management platforms. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

.” In addition to CDA, ValueLink offers multiple Clear Capital products through its appraisal management platform, including traditional appraisals, desktop appraisals, Broker Price Opinions (BPO), property inspections, property disaster inspections and commercial evaluations.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

The significance of Reverse Mortgage Appraisal In the context of reverse mortgages, a crucial aspect is ensuring that the property’s value aligns with the loan terms, making the reverse mortgage appraisal process significant. This professional and attentive approach guarantees the accuracy and reliability of the appraisal.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As a property appraiser, an important part of your job is keeping up with the latest industry updates and the state of the real estate market. In a recent monthly survey, our appraisal community identified “adopting new technology to increase your efficiency” as the best way to earn more money as an appraiser.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a consequence, the number of real estate, mortgage and general housing tech firms to make the annual Inc. Transactly , a real estate transaction platform that provides automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time, placed 126th in 2023. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In addition to adopting best practices, Ken Folven, Senior Director, Appraisal Quality Assurance at Clear Capital, says appraisers play a critical role in maintaining public trust in the real estate lending and home-buying process. . Do careful pre-inspection research.

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AmeriMac

MAY 10, 2023

Appraisal reviews also provide an opportunity for questions and concerns to be addressed, promoting transparency and fairness throughout the transaction. How Appraisal Reviews Ensure Accurate Property Valuation Maintaining the accuracy of property valuations is essential in real estate transactions.

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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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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.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The appraisal process is one of the most important elements of the real estate industry – and unfortunately for the appraisers themselves, it’s also one of the most time consuming. These are often just as good as the comp photos that an appraiser might take, largely rendering the practice redundant.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The appraisal process is one of the most important elements of the real estate industry – and unfortunately for the appraisers themselves, it’s also one of the most time consuming. These are often just as good as the comp photos that an appraiser might take, largely rendering the practice redundant.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As technology has evolved we have much greater access to data and appraisers are learning to adapt and use this technology. Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. The appraiser may be able to use remote tools to view or sketch the property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

But, it happens enough that it can create a little skepticism in the minds of an appraiser. By the way, if you’re a real estate agent, you no doubt have experienced these same issues with some that you work with or work for. Of course, this can be due to the motivations of each party. This does not happen all of the time.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As technology has evolved we have much greater access to data and appraisers are learning to adapt and use this technology. Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. The appraiser may be able to use remote tools to view or sketch the property.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Estate Planning You can use appraisals for multiple purposes when it comes to estates and estate planning.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

A redesigned, dynamic URAR will replace the numerous and separate appraisal forms and can be used for different property types, such as two-to-four units, condominiums, manufactured homes, and for different scopes of work, such as interior and exterior inspections, updates, and completion assignments.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 2, 2023

What is a Retrospective Appraisal? A retrospective appraisal is an appraisal that is performed on a property with an effective date that has occurred before the actual date of the inspection. A retrospective appraisal is typically performed by a qualified real estate appraiser.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

CubiCasa is the leader in delivering fast, adaptable indoor mapping solutions for the real estate industry. This helps eliminate human error, creates digital consistency in the output, and democratizes the creation of accurate property data critical to real estate listings and the appraisal process on a home loan.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” ” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. I mean, real estate photographers use this.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. property through our field valuation services and analytics tools, and improve their workflows with our platform technologies. About Clear Capital. About CubiCasa.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

. “The appraiser profession needs greater diversity, allowing those involved in the process to reflect the diverse communities they serve.” Appraisers are trained to provide an objective, unbiased analysis, but they also must rely upon data and methodologies that have been impacted by the systemic racism of redlining.

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