Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. George Dell – his usual very interesting comments.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

Often, homeowners, agents, and others base their value opinions on square footage obtained from public records, usually because it’s free and, in most areas, available to the public. If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. I called the listing agent on the property I was to appraise and asked if they knew how an appraiser might go about obtaining a floor plan. Not a thing!

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. If you could go back to your first year as a Real Estate Agent, what advice would you give yourself? One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?'

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

I have done drivebys for estate appraisals when the home had been sold and I had no access. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, using new construction comps for existing homes, master planned communities, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Opens in You Tube. Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5 Built in 1970.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = What if there are few rural areas near you? There may be seminars available.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

But backing up, part of the fun of working in real estate is figuring out how to answer questions like this in a way that is balanced and hopefully reflective of the sentiment in the marketplace. Luxury brick estate with its own private playground $15M in Virginia Excerpts: 5 bedrooms, 7.5+ Anything to add? Anything to add?

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

That said, despite the fees your real estate will claim from a sale, realtors often sell for a higher price, which is one of many factors to consider. Those who like to roll up their sleeves and tackle projects themselves can sell a home without relying on an agent. What is the Most Profitable Way to Sell My House?

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I do a lot of estate appraisals, which are not current value. I do a lot of estate appraisals, which are not current value. The challenge of pulling comps in 2024 By Ryan Lundquist February 14, 2024 Excerpts: Pulling comps in 2024 is tough. Think about it this way. Let’s talk about this. I find myself scouring 2021 onward especially.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This year, however, the single greatest challenge, cited by almost half (47 percent), is “fee pressures,” which, based on comments, is also related in many cases to pressure from AMCs. One-quarter (26 percent) cite technology fees (not an option in 2022). The survey results had a comparison of 2022 and 2023, which was very interesting.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

I was given the option to postpone my run for a couple of years. When I signed up several years ago, I had some work to do to get back into running shape. Sadly, since that time, I consumed too many peanut M&M’s whilst binging movies for an extended period, which has not helped my running. I was overdue for some new ones. SHOE CHOICES.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. For additional details on closing costs when buying visit our blog How Much Money Do I Need in Order to Buy a Home?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I assume (hope) they ask local agents. I regularly tell local agents that “tandem” rooms don’t count as bedrooms. To help you better understand what it means and how to pinpoint it, we’re exploring some examples the different types of functional obsolescence, and how it can influence property values.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. All that noise got me thinking.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

A rent to own condominium parallels other real estate agreements that share the idea: in any rent-to-own scenario, the idea is that the lessee eventually purchases the property. Eventually, you’ll be faced with the same tasks as other real estate purchases. What is a Rent to Own Condo?

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you considering selling your home without the assistance of a real estate agent? In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical experience of a For Sale By Owner seller and provide insights into what you can expect when listing your property. If so, you’re not alone. What is For Sale By Owner?

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Over the years, I have bantered with the Espinal Adler Team (Marie Espinal and Jeff Adler) at Douglas Elliman Real Estate about the market which has been invaluable for on the ground intel. And we've become friends. I hope you find that this apple was fully peeled: Jonathan Miller’s Market Outlook. In 2018 the discount was 5.2%.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Per The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th Ed., Example #1: Superadequate custom fireplace Example #2: Superadequate 12-car garage To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the blog post references luxury homes, this can occur anywhere. How to Account for a Superadequacy By: McKissock Excerpts: What is superadequacy?

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

I have PDF copies of all the appraisals I have done as a fee appraiser on my main computer, except those done before PDFs were available. Luxury living at this 10-acre promontory estate in Beverly Hills CA for $120,000,000 Excerpts: 8 bedroom, 20 bath, 30,610 sq.ft., We’ve all also heard ad nauseum that USPAP is a minimum standard.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To read more, Click Here My comments: Worth reading.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Between leveraging your personal network, filming YouTube videos and even the unpleasant task of cold prospecting, real estate professionals today wear all the hats. In one moment, you may be a content creator, and in the next, a customer service agent, administrative assistant, marketing strategist, copywriter and editor — all in one.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

A REAL-LIFE SITUATION. Let me share a real-world situation with you. As a child, many of my best friends had darker skin than mine. Fortunately, I grew up in a family whose view is that all people are equal, and that differences in race, skin color and background, are what make humans so beautiful. They were right!

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

The Florida real estate market has shifted, and the number of active listings has increased at a much faster rate than the rest of the country over recent months. Not to mention higher interest rates. Many people during the pandemic moved to Florida when working from anywhere was prevalent.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In today’s tech-savvy real estate world, a solid digital marketing strategy and a well-honed social media presence can make all the difference. Digital ads, email marketing tools, blogs, websites, and CRMs also made the list of tech that’s resulted in quality leads. Are you using any of this tech to boost your ROI?

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 1, 2024

Excerpts: Where are the hottest high-end real estate markets? You definitely must get a higher fee for them. What Are the Top Luxury Markets in North America Right Now? According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s February 2024 report¹, the single-family luxury home segment is showing promising signs of growth.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To watch the Excellent UAD and Forms Redesign Video (3 min. 47 seconds) Click Here For more detailed information on web page Click Here My comments: Watch the short video. Santa added more fun this year with a virtual treasure hunt, hiding more than a dozen holiday items throughout his cozy cabin. Santa Premium Adjustment?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary? Most res appraisers are fee appraisers, but this lets you know the relative income levels based on various factors. Until the early 1990s, when lenders outsourced appraisals to fee appraisers, most res appraisers had staff lender jobs. She was previously a secretary.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 4, 2023

Will Appraisal Integrity Be Negatively Affected by Data Collectors In the world of real estate, appraisals play a vital role in determining the value of a property. Today I’m gong to discuss the concerns surrounding data collectors and their impact on the real estate industry.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Let’s explore how from the lens of David Foster, Enact’s Senior Real Estate Appraiser. Fees associated with the property (such as HOA or cost to build a similar home from the ground up) Appraisals are an important step to helping borrowers reach closing. That’s where you, the lenders, can step in and help.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

However, this blog shows that appraisers frequently do not make time adjustments, even when they are likely to impact the appraised value substantially. The main dataset used in this blog is a 5 percent sample of single-family housing in the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) collect.5

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. Appraisers are real estate reporters.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. Broker-Associates and Appraisal Licensees accounted for 13% and two percent, respectively, while the remaining two percent reported holding other types of real estate licenses. Only appraisers do the appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on E&O and state boards, bias, 32% sales are new homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = How does the FHA define appliances? By Daniel A. Bradley, SRA, CDEI In September of 2015, FHA revised Handbook 4000.1 FHA Handbook 4000.1

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