Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 22, 2024

In fact, I’m here to argue that it is ultimately a business decision, and with the right mindset, it can be a strategy for greater success. Here’s the kicker: you’ve got to be a decent appraiser to even get a shot at bidding. My buddy is in the roofing business. You get to decide if you want in or out.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Appraisal technology company Accurate Group announced this week that it has acquired Voxtur Appraisal Services , an appraisal management company (AMC). Voxtur primarily serves real estate finance providers and specializes in broker-price opinions (BPOs), alternative valuation methods and traditional appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. When the market enters a phase more favorable to sellers, appraisers may find themselves caught in a crossfire between what buyers think is fair and what the homeowner expects. Navigate a seller’s market by considering the following.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. Understanding the Basics: What is Blockchain?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 12, 2022

Prospecting for new leads is a way of life in the real estate business. Appraisers, agents, and brokers live and die based on customer referrals. Here’s how to get referrals for your appraisal business. The post How to Get Referrals for Your Appraisal Business appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you looking to grow your business and earn more income in 2022? Perhaps you’re hoping to break into a new appraisal niche or begin offering new services this year? If so, you may be curious about the best ways to promote your appraisal business and get the word out to new clients.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week announced a new policy enabling mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased.”

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 24, 2020

I hope all my readers (and everyone else) are staying safe and healthy during this crisis - now let's get to business. With New York State on lockdown, real estate brokers/agents can't sell real estate right now because they are not considered an essential business (yet they are in nearby Connecticut!) Stay safe!

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 19, 2024

As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there. To get the mix just right, you need a little bit of both.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Every business is on the brink of significant transformation driven by the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and workflow automation, and the mortgage industry is no exception. AI can automate repetitive tasks, such as data collection and analysis, significantly reducing turnaround times for appraisals and loan approvals.

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George Dell

DECEMBER 20, 2023

More appraisal censorship is here! Have you noticed this new regulation that censors California appraisers and flat out appears to prohibit accepted sound appraisal methodology and practice? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have been busier than ever over the past year and may be struggling to keep up with deadlines. Who even knew about desktop valuations or evaluations?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If discrimination is committed by appraisers – as the news headlines would suggest – fellow appraisers and real estate agents say they rarely witness or experience it. Another issue with appraiser competency could be appraisers’ apparent lack of familiarity with valuation tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2024

SMART ASSIGN: THE RSDS TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE RSDS Appraisal Diversity believes that everything they can measure, track and review also gets improved. This is a tall order for a company that staffs more than 200 appraisers across the United States. It’s “Smart Assign” feature instantly analyzes the specific requirements and location.

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Miller Samuel

MAY 1, 2021

This is my fourth appearance with my friend Barry Ritholtz, a prolific columnist/blogger, radio show host/podcaster , and wealth management firm head on his Masters In Business show for Bloomberg Radio. He previously interviewed me in 2014 , 2016 and 2020.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In this article, he discusses the advantages of starting a business in Cleveland. Location can make or break a business’s success and is a critical consideration when deciding where to find a company. As an entrepreneur, you’re undoubtedly passionate about your business. Starting a business requires financial investment.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 8, 2022

Appraisers who have had the opportunity to participate in an appraiser conference recently have probably noticed a recurring theme from Fannie Mae – the importance of supervisory appraisers training the next generation of appraisers. All this begs the question, why are there not more supervisory appraisers?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: How are appraisers adapting to some of these challenges, including new rules on valuations from the GSEs?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: How is technology changing appraisals?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CoreLogic ’s Image Analytics is an innovative solution in the appraisal review space. Image Analytics is a fully automated solution that evaluates the content of appraisal photos, highlighting errors and allowing lenders to reduce time, effort and costly manual mistakes within their operations.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 25, 2021

McKissock is always looking for new and better ways to support appraisers in their career beyond continuing education. That’s why we’ve partnered with Anow, an industry leader in business management software for real estate appraisers, to give our Unlimited Learning Members 20% off Anow products as well as a 14-day free trial.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 26, 2022

In today’s Buzzcast, we’re speaking to Chris and Brittany Perry – a husband and wife team in the appraisal industry. Today we have Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, with Chris and Brittany Perry, Owners of CMP Appraisals. How has this past year benefitted your business?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 30, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Business-Building Workshop, “Marketing through Social Media” being held at Valuation Expo on September 8th. Today we have Blaine Feyen, Owner of Feyen Appraisals, with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC. The post Marketing Yourself as an Appraiser appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro is a full-service appraisal management software that supports lenders, appraisal management companies, appraisal firms and appraisers alike. Jaro was initially developed by Ascent Software Group to streamline the entire appraisal workflow, eliminating the need for redundant steps and external systems.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 13, 2021

With eight years of experience at Planet Home, Samantha Manfer will lead the marketing and branding efforts for the firm’s six business channels. The post Planet Home Lending Promotes Manfer to Head Up Business Development appeared first on theMReport.com.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

From an appraiser shortage to turn-time challenges amid record-breaking volumes, the past few years have been a whirlwind for the appraisal industry. HousingWire recently sat down with Jaro Managing Director Gareth Borcherds to learn what steps housing professionals can take to speed up appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 24, 2022

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Anthony Blackburn, CEO of Apple Appraisals. We sat down with Tony and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers can be proactive in organizing how their businesses would run without them in the future. How can appraisers learn and grow from such a hard experience?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 18, 2022

This article was first published in the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. We are asking for submissions about your wildest appraisal stories! All the way from haunted encounters to animals that have been (unexpectedly) stumbled upon – Share with us and you could be featured in our Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine. That’s when.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs will raise appraisal fees and lengthen allowable turnaround times in select markets across the country in response to high demand for appraisals. The VA designated markets as high-demand based on increased demand for appraisal services and a shortage of appraisers.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 23, 2022

The cheese is a metaphor for what you want in life or business. As an appraiser, I cannot help but make the connection between the characters in the book and appraisers. Complainers like Hem and Haw are abundant in the appraisal world. They are the most vocal amongst us appraisers. Lesson One: Change Happens.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Home businesses are becoming more common these days. This week, I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I hope you enjoy her great tips on moving and starting a home business! So, start by getting your home appraised so you know how much you can reasonably expect for it.

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Miller Samuel

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The post Bloomberg's Masters in Business: Jonathan Miller on High Mortgage Rates first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. They are always fun, and Barry keeps the conversation interesting. My wife Cheryl was in the producer's booth, keeping me honest (and taking pictures).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

The parent company of appraisal software firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has acquired California-based appraisal management company Valligent Technologies. Valligent, founded in 2003 and led by Jeremy McCarty and Jeff Wickham, provides traditional, desktop and hybrid appraisal services to lenders, credit unions and others.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Jan.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. UDC will also support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR solution for lenders to scale their business.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Expanded use of desktop appraisal technology began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

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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