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Why is now the time for lenders to modernize their appraisal processes

Housing Wire

With tech solutions and automation dominating more and more of the mortgage experience, the appraisal process can feel a bit dated, often causing significant slowdowns. HousingWire: Why should lenders consider appraisal modernization and how can it benefit borrowers?

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Best practices to speed up the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Appraisal turn times have historically been a pain point in the mortgage process and in boom times, when transaction volumes soar, turn times tend to be one of the first casualties. In 2020 and 2021, for example, some markets saw appraisals take as long as three to six weeks. What’s going on? New products speeding up the process.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

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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The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning Appraisal for Real Estate Properties

The Robert Weiler Company

It is a group of increasingly vibrant – “and growing” – individuals with many estate planning appraisal and real estate planning needs for multiple properties. How Are Real Estate Appraisals Related to Estate Planning? If there are commercial or residential properties, the probate process typically requires a real estate appraisal.

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Essential Home Moving Tips for Seniors

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Shopping for the new home, decluttering the old one, budgeting for agents and movers, handling the paperwork, packing, notifying interested parties about the move, scheduling move-out inspections, canceling memberships and services, transferring utilities, home insurance, etc., You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! .

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How to Relocate With Ease

DW Slater Company

We have written about relocation appraisals in the past and we appreciate our guest bloggers that contribute to our blog. Need a home appraised in North Texas? Count on the pros at DW Slater Company to conduct a thorough and accurate appraisal. Photo via Pixabay. Enjoy this guest post from Megan Cooper with Real Life Home.