Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

A draft discussion bill circulated this week, sponsored by House Financial Services Chairperson Maxine Waters (D-CA), would strike the Appraisal Foundation , and replace it with an independent federal agency. That office would oversee fair lending supervision and examination procedures, as well as the consumer complaint process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. These additional valuation options will lessen the opportunity for appraisal bias.” Appraisal concerns have also been mitigated by more easily accessible data. You can’t ignore it. Johnson said.

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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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Simonson Real Estate

AUGUST 24, 2020

At Simonson Appraisals, our team works tirelessly to ensure those worries are needless. We do so by attending commercial real estate events to gain insight and stay up-to-date on the current market trends. This allows us to continue to deliver well-reasoned and credible appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It took several years to re-establish effective and meaningful communication between appraisers and their lending partners. Complexity in Process and Properties. Real Estate valuation can be a complex exercise in problem solving. Real Estate valuation can be a complex exercise in problem solving.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

—Digital transformation is underway with a modern approach to appraisal management—. Boston, September 14, 2021 – Reggora , an appraisal software company, improving residential real estate valuation, announced today that Envoy Mortgage has adopted its appraisal management system to help process all loans requiring an appraisal.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market.

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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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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 18, 2024

Throughout the history of mortgage banking and lending in the United States, underwriting policies have significantly influenced the appraisal process for home purchases and refinances. Appraisers must follow underwriter appraisal review guidelines meticulously to ensure their appraisal reports are accepted by the lender.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

This is a critical advancement in the industry as we’ve seen appraisal timelines continually increase. First, property status must be determined in real-time in order to be accurate. And third, the foundation of the property valuation methodology must be accurate. JW: The key to transactional efficiency is validated data.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 17, 2021

Partnership enables ValueLink users to order Clear Capital’s broad range of valuation products including hybrid and desktop products. The valuation industry is currently undergoing major changes. A declining appraiser population coupled with a surge in origination volumes has accelerated efforts to modernize the valuation process.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2024

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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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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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. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete. The process can take even longer if the buyer or seller requests a second appraisal.

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. Half my work is non-lending work, and that’s been a blessing. So what can we do? Write about what you do know.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2021

In partnership with Clear Capital, the integration of ClearAVM and CDA ensures lenders have access to high-quality valuation products in a single platform as the industry focuses on appraisal modernization. ” ###. . ” ###. About Clear Capital. About AppraisalVision.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Looking for ways to compete in the appraisal industry? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers? Approach to the appraisal process.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

As a land buyer, owner, or seller, understanding the true market value of the real estate in question is important. But first, it’s important to understand what is a land appraisal, how it is appraised, the real estate appraisal process, and what to expect. What is a Land Appraisal?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. Streamline by combining services.

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Simonson Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. As appraisers’ we assemble facts, statistics, and other information on a specific property.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients. We do a lot of seminars,” Armstrong explained. “I

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Others don’t provide appraisers with accurate enough data. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. Incenter recognizes the complexity of the appraisal process.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. It plays a significant role in several aspects, from buying and selling to lending purposes. Keep reading to learn more about the basics of commercial real estate appraisal.

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Simonson Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2021

The role of the appraiser is to provide objective, impartial, and unbiased opinions about the value of real property—providing assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, and/or lend money on the security of real estate. Again, greater transparency leads to more accuracy. Regards, Mitchell Simonson, MAI.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals.

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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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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

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Simonson Real Estate

JUNE 10, 2020

It’s the outcome we strive for following the appraisal process. As an appraiser, it means we nailed that sweet spot and produced an accurate appraisal. Within just the past month, several clients completed appraisal reviews with no feedback for us (picture the appraiser saying YES with a silent fist bump!).

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JUNE 12, 2023

If you're a certified appraiser seeking a dynamic and rewarding opportunity, look no further than Town & Country Residential Appraisals, the #1 Voted Best Real Estate Appraisal Office in the County! Our appraisal office is actively seeking an individual to fill the position of Staff Appraiser.

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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. The appraisal helps in establishing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

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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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