The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

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. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

Scammers pose as property owners and contact a real estate agent to list the property for sale. Title professionals can also ask the real estate agent if they have personal or verified knowledge of the seller’s identity. These often include vacant lots or rental properties.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

No mortgage insurance is required. All four loans require separate appraisals from two different appraisers for loan amounts over $1.5 The expanded bank statement loan options will give mortgage brokers “another competitive edge with real estate agents and non-W2 borrowers,” the company said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2021

Analysis of millions of pieces of disparate data informs nearly every decision made involving residential real estate. For real estate investors, homebuyers, appraisers, insurance companies, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions, a deep understanding of the risks associated with a property and a community is essential.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period. There’s a lot more capital in the picture — in particular, insurance capital — which needs the rating for them to buy the bond,” Matthews said. “So, So, the rating just opens up this massive world.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

My friend and appraisal colleague Ryan Lundquist and I authored a petition on change.org to point out the growing wreckless behavior that is enveloping the mortgage process. There’s a proposal from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department not to require appraisals for some mortgages under $400,000.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. Appraisers are able to do what is referred to as a “ subject to appraisal ” by looking at the scope of work that owners may want to do.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. In the following interview, she shares with us a little about CubiCasa, her journey there, and some tips on how appraisers can attract more non-lender work. This add-on is the most popular among appraisers.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

HomeBinder reports that it has added new features and user interface (UI) improvements to its centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, insurance providers, home pros, real estate agents, and other authorized professionals.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JUNE 3, 2021

Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Real Estate Boom. Source: Insurance Costs Threaten Fla. Real Estate Boom | Florida Realtors. Homeowners across the state have experienced double-digit rate increases for insurance, while others have received notices that their policies will not be renewed.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. There is a bright spot, however.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! And some tips on how to keep your appraisal credentials safe. To read more, Click Here My comments: Worth reading. Good analysis of factors in comp selection.

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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

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How do appraisers consider appliances? also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” FHA Handbook 4000.1

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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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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. In reality, according to a new study from Self Financial , the average down payment needed in the U.S.

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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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Realtor

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Here’s a brief look at the VA loan process to help both veteran homebuyers and their real estate agents better navigate how to cross the finish line. This is a step where real estate agents who know VA loans can make a big difference for military buyers.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? Many appraisers in urban areas like Chicago believe that the log home market is irrelevant and is not worth exploring.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What New Homebuyers Need To Know About Appraisals. In this new homebuyer’s guide to appraisals, I’ll help you understand the process during your first home purchase. I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction. What is a Mortgage Appraisal?

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Visit the Cleveland Appraisal Blog for expert advice and assistance. Most of the major insurers even help cover the costs. Here, a real estate agent can help you look for a property that meets your requirements, saving you the time and hassle of having to do it yourself. Pay a visit to your new hometown.

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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. Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Read the full report.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. This is true for appraisals, too. Recent trends are surfacing, and more instances of hybrid appraisals are changing how appraisals are conducted.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

The Rise of Drones in the Canadian Real Estate Industry. Using drones for real estate photography is a topic that drew a lot of chatter in the early 2010’s as a hotly debated topic among real estate agents. What is Drone Photography? What About Satellite Imagery?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

While the FHA loan allows a borrower to put less money down and doesn’t come with LLPAs, that flexibility comes with a high upfront and annual costs in the form of mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). In March, FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon made it a little cheaper.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 23, 2024

Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. The doctor doesn’t greet you at the door or go over your insurance with you. However, there’s a person in the appraisal office that may be doing all of the things I mentioned above – and they’re not the appraiser. It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again.

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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

JUNE 2, 2023

Concessions, Kickbacks, and the Appraiser’s Nightmare by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: What Appraisers Must Do There are many steps appraisers must follow, more than I can list here. Learn how to provide an accurate value conclusion that protects the appraiser from the potential ramifications of their bad acts.

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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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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?” What’s the BEST way to survive a slow real estate market? Want to share your opinion?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients. Terms are also really important.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Benefits can include: No down payment Competitive interest rates No private mortgage insurance (PMI) Limited or no closing costs Funding fee waived for service-connected disabled veterans More favorable credit criteria Loan types There are a number of VA loan options to meet the needs of today’s veteran buyers, including purchase and refinance.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal. Your real estate agents can go back and forth multiple times until all parties agree to everything or reach an impasse. The seller can pick a different one.

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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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