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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […]. appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront 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. […]. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there!

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. And, you’ll definitely […].

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Real estate is a long game.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

One tool the agent uses to price the property is the Comparative Market Analysis or CMA, and by sharing this with the appraiser they can better understand what went into the agent’s pricing strategy. While agents and appraisers cannot discuss value we can talk about the property and why they may have priced it at what they did.

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7 Easy Steps to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests

Clear Capital

Delays in responding to revision requests can have a serious impact on all lending parties during the review process. In a volatile market where interest rates are constantly changing, an appraised value can sometimes trigger a renegotiation. Do careful pre-inspection research. Take your time doing your pre-inspection homework!

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

The housing market around the Greater Boston area is enduring a market climate never seen before as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this ultra-competitive market, buyers need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the right house becomes available. Consider Waiving Inspection.

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