Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Fannie Mae recently announced that it will begin to “include a desktop appraisal option in Desktop Underwriter beginning March 19, 2022. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are commonly used today in the mortgage industry to help support the appraiser’s concluded value. ” Amazing, right? ” Amazing, right?

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Questions arise, such as: Does the appraiser penalize me if my house isn’t spotless? Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Tips for an On-Site Appraisal Inspection.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. Well written.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. Throughout, I’ll address current practices and processes of appraisal review, measuring change through observations, and insight as to what is to come. The Appraisal Review.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fannie Mae Filed a Complaint Against Me October 18, 2023 Excerpts: In June of 2021, I completed an appraisal for a conventional purchase. The appraisal was ordered by an AMC on behalf of a lender. The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. It was unremarkable.

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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. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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McKissock

JANUARY 22, 2021

A major selling point for completing hybrid or bifurcated appraisals is that the appraiser will save a good deal of time by not inspecting the property, not taking photos of comparable sales, and not sitting in traffic. Thus, is it realistic to believe that a credibly developed appraisal can now be completed in 30 minutes?

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. What’s it like to be an appraiser? Free Download: Is an appraisal career right for you?

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McKissock

MARCH 4, 2022

In a recent survey, we asked real estate appraisers to tell us their top professional goal for 2022. For example, consider using a mobile app for your appraisal inspections (e.g., CoreLogic’s TOTAL for Mobile , which is popular among appraisers ). Further reading: 6 Ways to Streamline Your Appraisal Workflow.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Thinking about starting an appraisal business? If you’re already a fully licensed and accredited real estate appraiser, chances are you have already been working with a more experienced appraiser. Depending on circumstances, the costs of starting an appraisal business can range from fairly high to very low.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

AURA is the first AI-driven appraisal review solution in API format that enables lenders to automatically assess images, text and floor plans. LenderX is the first Clear Capital partner to provide lenders with access to AURA, giving them a competitive advantage in streamlining the traditional and hybrid appraisal review process.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

A husband and wife requested a bank appraisal to refinance their Jacksonville, Florida home. Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. When the couple received the final appraisal report of their home’s value, they were shocked!

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

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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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s an exciting time in the mortgage industry, especially for appraisals. Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. What are the benefits of 1004 Desktop appraisals?

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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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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

Commercial real estate appraisals are an integral part of buying or selling commercial properties. These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Top 3 appraisal CE courses trending right now.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It was great to be getting back to normal and to behaving as the social animals we were designed to be. The appraisal industry was front and center at this show and most of the appraisal discussion centered around three specific topics: Technology, Trainees, and Diversity. Appraisal Technology was front and center at this show.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. ” This RFI is your chance to impact the direction that the inevitable appraisal overhaul will go. Appraisal Modernization.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 9, 2022

What is a Probate Appraisal? You may have heard the term before but may still be asking yourself “what is probate and what is a probate appraisal?” A probate appraisal is typically required by the court and is used to help settle the estate. A probate appraisal is required for multiple reasons.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach.

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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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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. To simplify and demystify the commercial appraisal process for you, we have addressed 17 of the most important questions asked.

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Sammco Real Estate Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

So how do you find best Orange County Home Appraiser? You might be a home owner, a mortgage loan officer or even an appraisal management company. If you Google Orange County Home Appraiser and look at some of the listings, you’ll not find a lot of appraisers in Orange County, CA that do non-lender work.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Similarly, while not identical, appraisers generally use the cited sources above to identify the physical characteristics of comparable sales in their appraisals.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Additionally, provide full contact information for any surveys, pest inspections, or home inspections. They encourage good communication between parties and ask that all inspections and walk-throughs be completed sufficiently ahead of the closing to avoid delays.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As appraisers in this ever changing industry we have seen changes in the market, technology, bank requirements, emergence of management companies and appraisal form changes. The most recent Fannie Mae change is the removal of the 1004MC form in an appraisal. The one thing that always remains constant is change.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ACE + PDR stands for Automated Collateral Evaluation and Property Inspection Waiver with Power of Attorney (ACE + PDR). It is a streamlined appraisal process designed to provide lenders and borrowers with a more efficient and cost-effective way of obtaining property valuations.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

They will come out and do an inspection prior to coverage, but the inspection is free of charge. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states that home appraisers should examine the electrical box to ensure there are no broken or frayed wires. Financing a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The CAPE aPCR tool can be applied across the valuation spectrum—from adding condition validation to an automated valuation model (AVM), to driving appraisal workflows. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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