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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage. Why are appraisals important?

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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

Getty Images Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. Here are some things sellers can do—straight from the home appraisers’ mouths—to navigate the process of home appraisals.

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How Technology Improves the Home Appraisal Process

Kairos Appraisal Services

From virtual house tours to applying for a mortgage online, the real estate industry has embraced new technology, weaving it into many of its processes. The home appraisal industry is beginning to use more technology, too.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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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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VA now accepting desktop and exterior-only appraisals

Housing Wire

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced last week that it would allow desktop and exterior-only appraisals for some transactions. In a department memo, the VA explained that the move was a response to “high demand for appraisal services and limited availability of appraisers in certain local market areas.”.

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