Remove Appraisal Remove Download Remove Inspection Remove Real Estate Agent
article thumbnail

Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

With social distancing and lockdown orders, inspectors and agents struggled to determine a home’s value without being there in-person. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “It’s a lot more than just pulling comps!”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Undercover Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

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.

Appraisal 195
article thumbnail

Why Are People So Complicated?

The Appraiser Coach

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. To make a long story short, this man felt like the first appraisal had come in lower than it should have. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human.

article thumbnail

“Mommy’s not home, but she says you can come in.”

The Appraiser Coach

You drive for an hour for an inspection. This is an awkward situation, and one that requires some care and good judgement on the part of the appraiser, especially in today’s world. When I show up at an appraisal and mom and dad aren’t home, I turn on the sound recorder on my phone. We’ve all been there before.

article thumbnail

Change: Threat, or Opportunity?

The Appraiser Coach

That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. I had the opportunity to talk with a coaching client about an opportunity that came up for her to act as a staff appraiser.

Appraisal 195
article thumbnail

Copacabana? No Silly, It’s Cubicasa!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. Remember them?