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14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Visit Top Producer 2.

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Fannie Mae ‘Census Block Grid’ Adjustment Raises Redlining Concerns

Appraiserblogs

“FNMA’s collateral underwriter tool has a line item adjustment it makes on every comparable called Census Block Grid.” The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values. Related Posts: The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

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AVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s Accuracy

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AVM’S ARE GREAT MARKETING TOOLS. So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? AVM’s are marketing tools. The problem I see with this is that homeowner’s can provide false information to artificially inflate Zillow’s valuation of their home.

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Appraisal waivers: What underwriters should know

Clear Capital

This is the third post in our blog series about appraisal waiver programs. This blog post discusses what an inspection-based appraisal waiver is, how these programs benefit underwriters, and how you can easily get started with these programs to streamline and expedite your underwriting. Check out part one and part two.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. Twitter: [link] posted by noon Friday 2.

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Overhauling the Appraisal Process

DataMaster

The RFI contains 4 components: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the design of appraisal forms Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and appraisal waivers Valuation differences by borrower and neighborhood ethnic makeup Appraisal modernization. Appraisal Modernization. There are just a lot of tools that I can use!

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.