Riverfront Appraisals
JULY 1, 2021
For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.
Housing Wire
MAY 23, 2023
It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. In the past, real estate data was hidden behind paywalls and subscriptions, and any consumer who wanted to know what was available or what a home sold for had to reach out to a Realtor. You can’t ignore it.
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Riverfront Appraisals
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
In case you missed part one, go back and read all about the Final Inspection process here. In this blog post, we’re going to give you an appraiser’s perspective on unique homes, and […]. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 2: Lending on Unique Homes appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
A lot of the misconceptions about working with VA loans center on the VA appraisal process – which differs from conventional mortgage appraisals – as well as the time it will take for a transaction to close. VA loans are secured by the VA, and statutorily must be appraised by the VA and not just any appraiser. “I
Birmingham Appraisal
JUNE 13, 2023
Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.
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.
Birmingham Appraisal
AUGUST 23, 2023
The agent’s client (buyer or seller) can make an informed buying or selling decision and the appraiser’s client (bank) can make an informed lending decision. Creating Accurate Initial Expectations: Agents and appraisers collaborating early in the process help set accurate expectations for buyers and sellers.
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