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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. Access our appraisal training courses here. When it comes to understanding the AMC’s standards for appraisers, try asking these questions: How do you select appraisers/property inspectors?

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. Access our appraisal training courses here. When it comes to understanding the AMC’s standards for appraisers, try asking these questions: How do you select appraisers/property inspectors?

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What’s the BEST way to save time in your workweek?” The number one recommendation, by far, was to use technology to your advantage. Use technology to your advantage (45%) “Streamlining processes with technology is a big time saver!” “Use

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession. It’s imperative to choose an appraiser who is certified and licensed in the state they appraise in. A licensed appraiser demonstrates commitment and accountability to their clients and the industry.

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What’s New in Appraisal Membership: September 2020

McKissock

Cyber-security & Identity Theft Prevention Techniques for Appraisers. Computers and technology are very necessary tools for today’s appraiser. As useful as this technology is and as fast as internet security is evolving, so are the schemes, scams and strategies that cyber criminals employ to exploit it.

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Experienced Appraisers Share Their Number One Tips for New Appraisers

McKissock

If we had to distill all of the advice we received into just one quick list of a dozen top tips for new appraisers, it would read as follows: Be honest and ethical. Embrace technology. Network with other appraisers. ” “Use all the technology available to you.” Be patient. Study, study, study!