Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

Clario becomes the first and only appraisal firm to participate in the program paving the way for the industry. RENO, Nev. — Clario Appraisal Network, Inc., Clario is the first and only appraisal firm to become SkillBridge approved and joins leading companies in other industries, including Lowes, Amazon and ADP.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With no end in sight to the high demand for housing, the real estate industry faces a serious problem: a dwindling pool of appraisers. HousingWire recently spoke to Chris Knight, CEO and Gabriel Hern, President of Opteon , which consists of a partnered AMC and staff appraiser firm. I began my career as an appraiser in Australia.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. That’s right!

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Valuation Review

MAY 10, 2021

Valuation Review spoke with Walitt Solutions Principal and veteran appraiser Josh Walitt, who addressed specific issues and requirements regarding the training of lender and AMC staff members so as to meet the requirements of regulators and clients. Walitt describes his company’s training methods.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Not professional appraisers. Appraisers will provide market trends for the properties that compete with the property being appraised.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic. Scott Murphy, CEO of D.S.

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Valcre

JULY 27, 2022

To become a qualified commercial real estate appraiser, a person must invest serious time, effort, and money. There are specific training programs for commercial real estate appraisals that include a cumulative hourly in-the-field requirement to demonstrate competence.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2021

Another student reported that in 2010 (after HVCC was void) a lender client told an appraiser they could not order appraisals directly with appraisers anymore…that they must use a third party. She replied that she couldn’t because that appraiser was not on the company’s list of approved appraisers.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When I work with clients, I usually send them home with some homework. When I gave him 3 weeks to hire a virtual assistant, he had hired someone, begun training, and had them working full 40 hour weeks by the time we met again! I felt strongly that this man was going to make it in the appraisal world.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser. property inspections), or prepare for retirement.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. As part of our monthly survey series, we asked real estate appraisers, “What type of non-lending appraisal work are you MOST interested in pursuing?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Appraisal shortage. This continues to put a great deal of pressure on appraisers who are managing large portfolios during an appraisal shortage.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 19, 2022

The real estate appraisal business is stable and lucrative. Both private individuals and businesses call an appraisal company to request a certified commercial or home appraisal, so there is a big market of clients out there. Why do people become real estate appraisers? appeared first on Appraisal Hub Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Simon, president of Trelix Mortgage Fulfillment Services, about how Trelix helps its clients work more efficiently while still maintaining compliance and performing due diligence. BS: To start with, we take the risk of managing human capital off their shoulders because we do the staff hiring and training.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The complexities of serving borrowers under the CARES Act require lenders, servicers and investors to partner with a mortgage services provider who has the expertise and national network to provide high-touch support to its clients. Our clients have a moratorium on evictions, so we are not actively pursuing these opportunities.

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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McKissock

MAY 10, 2023

If you’re a licensed trainee entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real estate appraisers don’t have the time to mentor a beginner. Sometimes they fear that the newcomer, once fully trained, will become a competitor. Here are expert tips on how to find an appraisal mentor.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

.” Many of the individual agents in the study had other full-time jobs as “teachers, government workers, restaurant servers, commercial employees, and a large number in associated industries – mortgage lending, real estate appraisal, commercial and residential investment, and the practice of real estate law.”

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 23, 2021

We hear and see this fairly frequently in forums where appraisers are talking about bidding on work and how much one should aim for when deciding how much to bid on an appraisal order. But we know appraisers are far from average! The average appraiser is working 60-65 hours per week or more.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 24, 2023

The lender allowed an unlicensed property data collector give bad data to the appraiser… I work for this lender and they will not let my trainee inspect. I recently took on a measure job for a client who was questioning the square footage of their home. The owners are now underwater by more than $100,000… I’m sad and I’m mad!

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

How about one for you and your appraisal business? Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. Our opportunity is time—it’s time to take stock of where we are and perhaps consider diversification or an alternative appraisal career. Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2021

It is no wonder then that, when asked, WFG’s lender clients and their borrowers identified training, collaboration, process efficiency and communication as the four major pain points they want to improve. These programs run the mortgage origination gamut – from valuation and appraisal, to title and closing. COLLABORATION.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. Some states may even require the completion of a specific training program before you can apply for licensure. Whether it’s a residential building or a retail mall, you want to attract tenants and clients so that you can start generating profit. Obtain the right qualifications.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

Keeping Appraisers out of Language Purgatory Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words! by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are many reasons people choose to launch a career in real estate appraisal—including the potential to earn a high income, opportunity to work flexible hours, and low start-up costs compared to other small businesses, to name a few. Are you interested in starting an appraisal career? Take your classes online. Sharpen your resume.

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McKissock

AUGUST 3, 2021

Building a successful appraisal team means considering your business strategy and your corporate culture, and hiring accordingly. Some appraisers look for associates who specialize in certain areas of the appraisal business when adding someone to the team. Team-building tips from top appraisers.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 23, 2021

We hear and see this fairly frequently in forums where appraisers are talking about bidding on work and how much one should aim for when deciding how much to bid on an appraisal order. But we know appraisers are far from average! The average appraiser is working 60-65 hours per week or more.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? Last month we asked our appraisal community, “If you could give ONE piece of advice to a new appraiser, what would it be?” ” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their top tips for new appraisers! Top 12 most common tips.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Are you interested in getting appraisal services for your property in Toronto? It’s important to make sure that its value is being determined by the most qualified appraiser. Here are some questions to ask prospective appraisal firms before you hire one: Has your company appraised many properties in my area?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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McKissock

MAY 26, 2023

How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the BEST way to survive a slow market as an appraiser?” You just have to ‘dig your well’ as some well known appraisers in the industry would say.”

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Appraisers are often reluctant to take on an appraisal trainee. They tend to assume that the trainee, once she earns the Certified Appraiser designation , will set up shop as a competitor. On the other hand, the appraisal industry needs fresh blood. Q: What are some advantages of taking on appraisal trainees?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ketchmark then discussed the agreements HomeServices franchisees have their clients sign. He also noted that he expects HomeServices agents to act as fiduciary to their clients and follow the NAR Code of Ethics. In response, Blefari said that HomeServices does not require agents to become NAR members nor participate in the MLS.

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