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6 Excel Training Resources for Real Estate Appraisers (Free for Members)

Appraisal Buzz

The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which appraisers said they’d like additional training. Are you looking for new and better ways to leverage Excel tools in your appraisal business? Already a member?

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Survey: Real estate and mortgage pros cautiously optimistic about housing market

Housing Wire

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q4 2024 provides valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market from various perspectives: brokerage leaders, mortgage professionals, and real estate agents. Training agents on new business practices : 16% noted this as a concern.

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Opinion: The elephant in the real estate room? Lowballed appraisals

Housing Wire

There are several factors to cite but I want to highlight a key area that may be taken for granted — that not everyone receives a fair home appraisal. Stifled The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit shared that loan denial rates in Detroit, due to the appraised value of a home (a.k.a. Ultimately, this is a double-edged sword.

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Adjusting to the New Real Estate Market

Appraisal Buzz

In this week’s episode, host Hal Humphreys talks with Kevin Hecht, Appraisal Training and Development Manager and Real Estate Economist for McKissock. What can appraisers expect from the market in the near future? Appraisers that are attending both can get up to 21 hours of CE.

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Property data collection-based appraisal waivers, UPD and the future of appraisals

Housing Wire

In today’s mortgage landscape, appraisals are a critical component of the loan origination process. If granted, the waiver provides collateral representation and warranty relief, reducing downstream lender risk and eliminating the need for a traditional appraisal. As of October 2024, 97.9%

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RSDS APPRAISAL DIVERSITY OPENS DOORS TO THE INDUSTRY WITH ITS NATIONWIDE TRAINING NETWORK

Appraisal Buzz

Having heard about real estate appraising from a friend in the industry, Saunders decided to make the jump in 2021. Of all the appraisers that I messaged, I got 99 zeros, and one ‘Yes’.” appraisal organization employing 2.2 The experience is robust, to make a future certified appraiser.” That’s one piece.

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Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning Form Desktop Valuation Training Partnership

Appraisal Buzz

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. About Incenter Appraisal Management. Click here to register.

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