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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

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NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMCs, non-lender appraisals, liability, ROVs,unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Appraisers Share Their Best Tips for Working with AMCs. By McKissock. 4) prioritize communication. Build a relationship. “Be Be personable so they remember you.”.

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NAR Appraisal Survey 2022

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Excerpts from NAR Report (link below): In May 2022, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,700 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected non-appraiser members. They bid out each appraisal to maximize their profit, usually harming turn times and passing on costs to the appraiser and to the borrower.”. NAR Appraisal Survey 2022.

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

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NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC layoffs, adjustments, your business voicemail, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == 11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World From the “Loneliest House in the World” to the smallest inhabited island, these homes are as beautiful as they are secluded.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

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unusual homes, mortgage origination FNMA Continued Effort to Get Rid of Appraisers By Jonathan Miller, Sept. Our expert analysts validate the appraisal results by asking questions like “Do the comparable sale selections make sense?”, “Is the data accurate?”, “Did the appraiser make appropriate adjustments?”

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How to Secure Mortgage Loans With No Down Payment

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While not the most common lending scenario when buying a home , some buyers can qualify for select mortgage loans with no down payment. Mortgages 101: Understanding Lending for Homes Various types of home loans can be found on the market, each offering different perks and upfront payment requirements. Let’s take a look.

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Tips on appraising new construction homes

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6 Tips for Appraising New Construction Homes. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on VA appraisals, appraisal modernization, eliminate VA panel, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Excerpts: New construction is treated a little differently by lenders, FHA, and the GSEs. By Mark Buhler.