Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As a southern California property appraiser, each year I attend Valuation Expo , the country’s largest trade show for real estate appraisers. Realtors and Property Appraisers? But they’ll eventually deliver lucidity — allowing buyers, sellers, agents, appraisers, and lenders to plan and budget accordingly.

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Riverfront Appraisals

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Over the years, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions from Realtors, and here they are for you – with answers! If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Ryan personally at ryanbays@riverfrontappraisals.com Who Needs to Be at Home During an Appraisal?

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East Coast Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Below are tips to help you get the right appraiser. Qualification and Licensing Ensure the real estate appraiser is qualified and licensed. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

According to Matt Sharp, Area Lending Manager at Citi, “It’s really important when you are in the buying process that lenders have a communication with not only the buyer but also with their realtor,” Sharp said. When it comes to using this third negotiating tool, Bryher said appraisal gaps must be considered carefully.

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Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 4, 2022

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the various methods for choosing comparable sales, just the way an appraiser does. The post Appraisal Blog The Realtor’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 3 How Appraisers Choose Comps appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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National Association of Realtors

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Real estate transactions rely on an objective appraisal to determine a home’s market value, but evidence suggests there’s potential for racial bias in the appraisal process.

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National Association of Realtors

JUNE 1, 2023

The White House's Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Task Force has announced significant regulatory actions and changes to address appraisal bias and the home appraisal process.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach Market Update Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. They are the top residential appraisal company in Broward and Palm Beach County, providing reliable and accurate appraisals alongside exceptional customer service. We cater to jobs of all magnitudes, from tiny homes to mansions.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Market Update Parkland and Coral Springs Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. They are the top residential appraisal company in Broward and Palm Beach County, providing reliable and accurate appraisals alongside exceptional customer service. We cater to jobs of all magnitudes, from tiny homes to mansions.

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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 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

Seeing how useful aerial photography has been in creating real estate listings, real estate appraisers are now also beginning to see the value in adding drone technology to their toolkits. . Drones for Real Estate Photography and Appraisals – Four Key Benefits: Drones Can Capture a High Level of Detail. What is Drone Photography?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Depending on what you are buying and local tax laws you may also wish to look into property tax loans and if possible you should hire a realtor to walk you through the buying process. As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land. I appreciate you!

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions.

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National Association of Realtors

JUNE 2, 2023

Check out several important changes announced by the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) that will affect the appraisal industry.

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Riverfront Appraisals

MAY 17, 2022

The post Appraisal Blog The Realtor’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: Can I Give Sales to an Appraiser? appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. I’m writing this post in the Spring of 2022 just when the real estate market is starting to show signs of softening. […].

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. home appraisal – an often mandatory step the buyer’s lender insists on.

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National Association of Realtors

DECEMBER 24, 2021

NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee and leadership from NAR’s Fair Housing Policy Committee participated in a listening session with the Biden Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

JULY 13, 2017

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. What are realtors doing beforehand?

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McKissock

AUGUST 4, 2020

What types of clients do property appraisers serve? To help answer these questions, we recently asked our real estate appraisal community, “What type of appraisal client makes up the majority of your client base?” What type of appraisal client makes up the majority of your client base? Want to participate?

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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. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

William_Potter/iStock Even if you’re new to this whole selling-a-house thing, chances are good you’ve heard of a home appraisal. And if you know just a little about the process, you know that the appraisal—a value put on your home by an objective third-party expert—can make or break your home sale.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. And, you’ll definitely […].

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The appraisal industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of alternate valuation products like the property inspection waiver program. In this blog post, we will look in-depth at alternate valuation products, how they work, and their potential to replace traditional appraisal methods.

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Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 5, 2021

This post is part three of a 12-part series we recently launched called The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 3: Communication With The Appraiser appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value and bracketing. […].

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Riverfront Appraisals

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We made it to the end of a year-long series called the Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals! If you’ve read each post, or listened to each accompanying podcast over at The Appraisal Cast, thank you! The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 12: Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

William_Potter/iStock Even if you’re new to this whole selling-a-house thing, chances are good you’ve heard of a home appraisal. And if you know just a little about the process, you know that the appraisal—a value put on your home by an objective third-party expert—can make or break your home sale.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 22, 2021

The post Riverfront Appraisals 2020 Real Estate Year in Review appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. We are less than one week from our official launch, so be sure & subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss out on any of our […].

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While I cannot speak to most of those duties, or how to do them, I do have something that I would like to share regarding the pricing and appraisal part of their job. As always, if you have any questions about what I am discussing here or about the appraisal process in general feel free to contact me.

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Realtor

MAY 18, 2018

They may no longer be required to get formal property appraisals—a change that could save them hundreds of dollars and speed up the closing process. A little-known change in requirements last year from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has made these waivers for traditional, in-person appraisals available.

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Realtor

MAY 18, 2018

They may no longer be required to get formal property appraisals—a change that could save them hundreds of dollars and speed up the closing process. A little-known change in requirements last year from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has made these waivers for traditional, in-person appraisals available.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2017

The Chicago Association of Realtors has released the 2017 Chicago Residential Lease for apartments, condominiums, single-family homes, and townhomes. The post Chicago Residential Lease for 2017 appeared first on Chicagoland Appraisals. Did I leave anything out or do you want to join the conversation? Let me know in the comments below.

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 2, 2021

This blog is part four of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 4: Tips for a Successful Reconsideration of Value appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. But don’t let the name fool you. Even though we’re […].

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value.

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