Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2022

That was the startling and totally hypothetical analogy made, based on the current structure of the Appraisal Foundation , in a scathing report released this week. Until recently … the appraisal industry seems to have escaped the type of regulation and scrutiny faced by other participants in the mortgage market,” the authors wrote.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. Another common theme is reducing the amount of subjectivity within the appraisal forms and data standard.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2023

The proposed guidance advises on policies that financial institutions may implement to allow consumers to provide financial institutions with information that may not have been considered during an appraisal or if deficiencies are identified in the original appraisal ,” the announcement states.

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National Association of Realtors

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The ROV process is critical for consumers to raise questions about potential errors or omissions in an appraisal and fundamental to confidence in the process. Check out NAR's comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the bank regulators.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

Last week, HousingWire reported surging mortgage volume and record low interest rates are putting excess pressure on appraisal turn times. This week, appraisal experts said those same variables are having a profound effect on an age-old conflict of appraisal reports versus what the market believes the home is worth.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Appraisers have been dealing with Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests from clients for decades. This appears to be due, in large part, to the unprecedented upward price trending in virtually all real estate markets around the country and the challenges appraisers face when developing opinions of.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. Linda had a sizable downpayment but still needed to find a way to close the appraisal gap. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. That’s common these days. Streamline by combining services.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2021

I provide services to appraisers, banks, technology firms, education providers, appraisal management companies, and attorneys. For appraiser clients, we commonly focus on proactive practices, methods and support, investigations, use of assistants, workflow efficiency, and technology. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 29, 2021

This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, FHA appraisals and a few other topics you should definitely go check out.

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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.

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Valuation Review

JANUARY 10, 2022

Valuation Review caught up with Clear Capital’s Chief Appraiser John Brenan to discuss the topic of Reconsideration of Value (ROV). Brenan detailed the common reasons ROVs get requested and what appraisers need to know and can expect during this process. Read on for more of our conversation.

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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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National Association of Realtors

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR joined a coalition letter urging regulators to consider benefits of certain aspects of the Veteran Affairs' (VA) Tidewater process for reconsiderations of value (ROVs).

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McKissock

MARCH 21, 2023

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant info to grow your real estate appraisal career. Not yet a member?

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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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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Appraisers, the latest ‘buzzword’ around appraising is Standard. Appraisers have no way of controlling the apples to oranges dissimilarities. White Paper: Requests for Reconsiderations The paper states that…. Reconsideration of Value Requests Open invitation for spurious reconsideration requests.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. Still, all too many appraisers seek only to meet that minimum standard and little more. Newer appraisers are lucky.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Current Topics with the VA,” featuring a discussion with James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jeffrey Hogan, Vice-President at Veros Real Estate Solutions. Sign up now.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers. If you’re an appraiser, and you’re looking to join an appraisal organization, please check them out. – DW Slater Appraisal Blog. – The Appraiser’s Advocate Podcast.

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McKissock

JUNE 22, 2021

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Current Topics with the VA,” featuring a discussion with James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jeffrey Hogan, Vice-President at Veros Real Estate Solutions. View Pro-Series webinars.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. I have always had a landline for business calls and a cell phone for personal calls.

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Annarbor Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Challenging the results of the appraisal for mortgage financing. Even though the consumer may pay for the appraisal, they are no more the client than is the credit reporting agency or title company hired directly by the lender. There should never be any bias in favor of any party, or value.

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McKissock

JANUARY 8, 2021

The VA has a unique set of protocols, known as the Tidewater Initiative, that a VA appraiser must follow when he or she expects the appraised value of a property is going to be lower than its contract price. This initiative has significantly reduced the number of formal Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests received by the VA.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With rapid price growth and price bidding wars in hot real estate markets, an increase in appraisal appeal requests is likely. No matter how meticulous you are or how good your appraisal reports are, inevitably, you’ll receive complaints about some of your appraisals. Meet deadlines, if attainable. Take the ROV seriously.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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McKissock

JANUARY 8, 2021

The VA has a unique set of protocols, known as the Tidewater Initiative, that a VA appraiser must follow when he or she expects the appraised value of a property is going to be lower than its contract price. This initiative has significantly reduced the number of formal Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests received by the VA.

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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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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

Streaking through the atmosphere is a meteor scientists have dubbed “the appraisal”; it came of out nowhere and impacts your deal at hypersonic velocity, obliterating it in an instance. If so, you’ve probably run through the five stages of grief: 1) Denial—there’s no way that idiot appraiser killed my deal! There must be some mistake.

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DataMaster

JUNE 2, 2023

Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). The Biden-Harris administration has been vocal in its efforts to address racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

The Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s long-awaited action plan on appraisal bias outlines administrative actions the federal government will quickly take to address mis-valuations. But the report fails to offer a clear plan to release appraisal data from the government sponsored enterprises.

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DataMaster

JUNE 2, 2023

Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). The Biden-Harris administration has been vocal in its efforts to address racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun developing a process for borrowers seeking Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing to request an appraisal review when they suspect racial bias. . “We The group created an action plan representing a wide-ranging set of equity reforms to the home appraisal process.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Appraisers Share Their Best Tips for Working with AMCs. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. My comments: Read this blog post with practical tips from practicing appraisers. Practical real estate appraisal writing tips for AMC questions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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