Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Growing and changing is vital to expand your services and business growth so that you can tailor services in REO. Notably, property risk calls for thorough inspection, preservation, and maintenance to limit liability. Demand for existing homes — including REO assets — outpaces the available supply.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The CAPE aPCR tool can be applied across the valuation spectrum—from adding condition validation to an automated valuation model (AVM), to driving appraisal workflows. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. For example, Class Valuation , one of the nation’s largest AMCs, provides its data collectors with imagery technology that creates a digital twin of the property. What is property data collection? But you already know this.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Appraisers Can Complete Virtual Inspections Independently, Be Their Own Bosses, and Prepare for a Digital Future. Once they have signed up, they will be able to create job orders, complete virtual inspections, and set their desired fees. Appraisers pay a nominal fixed cost per inspection, which they build into their client fees.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! RemoteVal has added a Dynamic Floor Plan Creator, in addition to allowing the appraiser to visually inspect the property in real-time on the date of inspection. We sat down with our hosts to get the inside scoop on this upcoming webinar.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Divorce work is the most common, but attorneys also need valuation expertise for estate valuations, business disputes, tax litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and expert witnesses (a per hour fee). Marketing your appraisal services to attorneys can lead to some very lucrative opportunities.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap. Richardson also noted that there have been fewer property inspection waivers issued by Fannie Mae in the last several months, keeping appraisers, inspectors and others in valuation very busy.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Mark: I have 13 years in the AMC industry working with mid-sized and large mortgage lenders performing operations, vendor management, and business development at the C-Level. Buzz: What is Clearbox and what does it offer appraisers? Buzz: What is Incenter and what does it offer appraisers?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Home services tech startup Porch.com made its debut on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange Thursday morning at a valuation of $523 million. After fees and the paying down of debt, Porch now has about $200 million in capital that can be used to grow the business. They’ll also focus on the home insurance industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lender Sierra Pacific Mortgage (SPM) announced Wednesday it will use CoreLogic’s collateral valuation platform in order to streamline future home appraisals. Are borrower-assisted inspections here to stay? to two loan files per day. .

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

” The authors examined 63 generative AI use cases, across 16 business functions and 850 occupations. Which real estate functions can AI outperform humans I asked GPT-4 about real estate valuation. Building trust with prospects or clients takes time. Real estate agents choose how to build their business.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Check out Wise Pelican Typically, you’d mail the just sold letter to homeowners who live around a property you just helped your client to sell. Always include your contact information and a call to action, such as an offer for a free home valuation. The same quantity of printed, inserted, stamped and mailed letters are $1.38

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. One of my bank clients ordered one of the new Desktop Appraisals that Fannie Mae is accepting. Ironically, when making the inspection myself, no interior walls need to be provided. SOMETHING NEW.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

On the right tech mindset: Adam Carmel, Polly CEO : “When I was in lending, I think I always overestimated the impact technology or software, or more importantly, a switch in technology, would have on our business in the first six months or a year, and the difficulty in transitioning. Everyone’s using data, but it’s how you use it.”

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Appraisal Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real estate appraisal, whether residential or commercial, is a critical component in the valuation of property assets. Commercial Appraisals, on the other hand, delve into properties used for business purposes, including office buildings, retail shops, industrial sites, farm, and apartment complexes with five or more units.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. During 2020 and 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic global pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we all do business, regulators, agencies, and the government sponsored enterprises allowed inspection relief in certain circumstances.

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McKissock

AUGUST 30, 2022

A major source of frustration for appraisers is the realization that clients do not have to follow USPAP. The ethical and performance requirements of USPAP apply only to appraisers, not to clients. Educate your appraisal clients. You might be surprised at your client’s response if you take the time to educate him or her.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

With the integration, Blend will have access to the companies Dual AUS functionality – a product unveiled in 2018 with the ability to run an application through both systems and quickly identify property inspection waivers early on in the process.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

Drones used for real estate photography can provide detailed data for everyone involved in the purchase or sale of a home or business. With commercial drone use now legal in Canada, it’s worth considering whether drone photography and videography is also helpful for real estate appraisal inspections. What is Drone Photography?

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 11, 2021

As a business property owner, it is your responsibility to consider certain factors that can affect its value before you buy or sell. After all, every commercial property is different in terms of value, supply, demand, size, location, and other qualities that may affect valuation. It’s not the same as a property inspection.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

497 BOSSCAT 1,175% 2018 Digitizing home inspection data to create instant repair estimates for homeowners and real estate professionals. 545 BatchService 1,081% 2018 A real estate data and SaaS provider using real-time intelligence to help businesses identify opportunities. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose.

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McKissock

JUNE 24, 2022

While change can feel uncomfortable, we challenge you to see it as an opportunity to better service your clients—and to boost your appraisal career. Virtual inspection technology is already making a splash in the industry, and more apps and software will be available to help you be more efficient and accurate. What can you expect?

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 5, 2021

But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. The appraisal company will conduct a physical inspection of the commercial property in question. The final step in the commercial real estate appraisal process is writing the report and valuation conclusion.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

We sat down with Steve Sussman, NAN’s chief business development officer, to find out how the company is growing so fast and what they see for the future. But I think that it’s going to help solve a lot of problems both now and in future as we move toward more modern valuation methods.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. I blend this with occasional review work and traditional valuation for banks/lenders, and it’s been a blessing to keep afloat during these very difficult times!”

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

As Ohio business owners know, a lot can change in that time. While this helps expedite the process, the lack of on-the-ground property inspection leaves some Ohio residents nervous. Armed with a professional, private review of your commercial property’s worth will help ensure the most accurate valuation and subsequent tax rate.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

How about one for you and your appraisal business? Our business is often affected by a seasonal slowdown, and with the current housing trends , it is possible that this slowdown will last longer than usual. They all handle land and building acquisitions and dispositions, as well as condemnation valuations.

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Dart Appraisal

APRIL 9, 2021

Whether the subject property is land or an existing residential structure, the appraisal concept of HBU determination becomes crucial in this type of valuation. Dart Appraisal recently received an appraisal order that was marked as residential by the client. As such, the assignment was given to a residential appraiser.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. Local market knowledge, a physical inspection of the property, and personalized advice are not something an AVM provides. Interested in learning more?

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

To help simplify things, we’ve organized the comments below into the following categories of ways to stand out from the competition: Client relations. Client relations. “I like to think it is my customer service, and client relations.” Polite business demeanor.” No matter the client.”

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Real Quantum

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Remote and hybrid work are here to stay, and so is the constant threat of malware and ransomware – all while trying to deliver more work to clients while maintaining high quality. Messaging Looking for a quick and secure way to send messages between your colleagues and clients?

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Insurance purposes: Lenders or other clients may order desktop appraisals for insurance purposes to determine the property’s replacement cost or insurable value. baths, 14,450 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. In my opinion, that’s good business.

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McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

What New Year’s goals do you have for your appraisal business? The top answer was “adopting new technology,” and the three runners up were “obtaining new clients,” “staying up-to-date on industry and market trends,” and “time management and efficiency.” Obtaining new clients (17%).

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