Appraisal Today

MARCH 3, 2023

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? McKissock Survey Excerpts: Here’s a tally of the most popular answers—tools that were either selected or written in by multiple respondents. Don’t miss the appraisers’ comments! Appraising vs. the Public Good? It is a Very Special Place.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 14, 2023

What tool do you prefer to use when measuring a house? Recent Appraisal Buzz survey Measuring tape – over half Laser – less than half Guesstimate – a few, but way too many! Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” When should we analyze the contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. Let’s talk about three areas of a listing that, when completed accurately, can help appraisers to develop more supportable opinions of value. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 2, 2021

What are appraisers to do? Appraisers are working harder than ever. The demand for appraisal services is great and in the current market conditions, it can be difficult. Appraisers can determine a market condition adjustment based on time (also known as a time adjustment). Tool for Appraisers.

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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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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Worth reading. A good summary. Many people don’t like them.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary? Excerpts: On average, appraisers earn $102,620 a year. However… the average appraiser salary varies significantly across license levels. Trainee appraisers earn an average annual income of about $53K. Licensed appraisers earn approximately $89K per year.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. This tool is excellent for making copies of tax records, floor plans, etc.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023 In July 2023, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,800 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected residential-focused non-appraiser members. To read the report, click here My comments: Read the appraiser sections in the long report. This is up sharply from 27 percent last year.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Members of the Lupertazzi Crime Family rough up an appraiser who is involved with Tony’s HUD scam. I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” Therefore, the appraisal industry must begin to push back.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This product allows a homebuyer to purchase a fixer-upper and finance the purchase and renovation in one loan based on the expected appraised value of the home after improvements. MYTH: The appraisal process for VA loans is more stringent and difficult than conventional loans. Who is eligible?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisal management company Clear Capital is looking to beef up tech tools for its network of appraisers, and it is doing so through an acquisition. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? The appraisal-valuation space has seen quite a bit of mergers and acquisitions and disruptions in the last year.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? I have not had time to use it, but have been reading and watching demos about how it can be used for appraisers for awhile. Appraisers there regularly value homes with small vineyards, sometimes leased to wine makers. Isn’t that Just PAVEY!

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McKissock

MARCH 2, 2021

As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? Blog post: 9 Ways to Handle Appraisal Pressure. Video: Appraisers Who Hit Sales Prices.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Excerpts: Following that thought process, our appraisal language has simply got to change to reflect current times. In addition, our lenders and GSE’s are implementing tools and programs to identify when “Certain prohibited, subjective or potentially biased words or phrases are included in appraisal reports.”

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Mashvisor

JULY 8, 2022

As a real estate investor, you may occasionally bump into the term “under contract.” ” But what does the term mean in real estate investing? Table of Contents Understanding the Term…

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

And thank you dear reader for visiting the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! I’m excited to see some of these trends in the properties I appraise this year. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! www.homevaluestories.libsyn.com I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

When you’re trying to create a standout offer to buy a home, it’s important to consider the tools and tactics at a buyer’s disposal. This is important because it’s common to go over the asking price in a bidding war, and even though you say you will pay a certain amount, the bank will not lend you more than the appraised value of the home.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. Appraisers, and surfers, have varying levels of experience, and experiences. Appraisers were busy cranking out appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Like many busy appraisers, I can spend a lot of time in my own little world just trying to keep my head above water. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. Herein lies the appraisal gap.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are a lot of agents today that still prefer having their customers sign contracts manually, with physical signature. AI should be a tool to help get you somewhere faster, or double check your work or improve things. But having some experience with that, I didn’t really want to find contract offshore providers.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 24, 2023

Written by Kenon Chen When you google “ appraisal gap” — and I just did — a long list of search results appear. What I did see were links to lender websites almost apologetically explaining what an appraisal gap is to their customers and willing them not to panic if it happens to them.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 7, 2022

As everything shifts, the main players are whispering around the water cooler.will low appraisals be a problem now? Lenders and appraisers are also impacted; both industries are circling the wagons just a bit tighter as everyone waits for this market to settle. the appraisal industry is tightening up as well.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 5, 2020

2: Contract Management System. Also, one-day codes are helpful for an appraiser, inspector, or engineer who typically may not have access to an electronic system. The post 4 Must-Have Tech Tools Every Agent Should Have appeared first on McKissock Learning.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. The answer is, Yes! Nothing wrong with that.

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McKissock

APRIL 23, 2021

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2021

I provide services to appraisers, banks, technology firms, education providers, appraisal management companies, and attorneys. For appraiser clients, we commonly focus on proactive practices, methods and support, investigations, use of assistants, workflow efficiency, and technology. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More Crazy Appraisal Stories! Excerpt: Restraining Orders & Appraisals – Never a Great Mix. The majority of my appraisal work is on divorces and estates, both of which have their fair share of crazy stories. I was appraising a home for a divorce several years ago. Many thanks to Appraisal Buzz for the image above.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You can also offer downloadable lead magnets like your list of preferred appraisers, lenders, handymen or home stagers. There’s also the seamless integration of a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, which helps you nurture your email list with features like auto-response, email drip and blast campaigns. per month plus $249.95

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Appraisal Today

JULY 15, 2022

Debate on Appraising Short-Term Rentals. Excerpt: What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term rentals? What role does an appraiser take when sorting between the two? What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term rentals? I have been a commercial appraiser for over 40 years.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Appraisal Risk, Reviews, and Revisions. Excerpts: This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” Appraisers and AMCs spend less time and have fewer hassles. By Ken Dicks.

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