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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

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.

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The Key Factors Commercial Appraisers Look For

Valcre

A commercial property appraisal is a crucial component in purchasing a commercial property. It helps to determine the property's value, informing the business owner if the investment is worth it. What Do Appraisers Check for During a Commercial Appraisal?

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Asteroom Announces Launch of New Desktop Appraisal Solution for Appraisal Management Companies

Appraisal Buzz

Appraisal management companies (AMC’s) and appraisers can receive ANSI-compliant 2D floor plans with GLA calculations and a complete 3D tour of the interior and exterior, including street view shots, within 24 hours. The property can be visited the same day the order is placed so that data is provided to the appraiser the next day.

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NAR Applauds White House Task Force for Changes to Address Appraisal Bias

National Association of Realtors

The White House's Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Task Force has announced significant regulatory actions and changes to address appraisal bias and the home appraisal process.

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Window to the Law: Ensuring Impartial Appraisals

National Association of Realtors

Real estate transactions rely on an objective appraisal to determine a home’s market value, but evidence suggests there’s potential for racial bias in the appraisal process.

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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ. For example, commercial property appraisal considers income generation, which isn't a factor for residential property appraisal.