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Appraisal Risk and Modernization

Appraisal Today

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. Appraisal Business Tips . Estate appraisals are relatively easy to fit in with lender appraisals if you are busy. Mine range from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on how busy I am. Worth attending. Humor for Appraisers.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Of course, HOAs and property managers are busy and have other priorities as well.

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homegenius Real Estate’s geniusprice allows agents to conduct pricing estimates in as little as five minutes

Housing Wire

So much has evolved in the real estate process – agents and brokers no longer flip through the pages of MLS books, thumb through a Rolodex or fill out carbon copy contracts with their clients. For more information on geniusprice technology, please visit homegenius.com.

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Settling on a New Normal for Appraisals in 2022

Appraisal Buzz

Beginning in January 2020, 7% of purchase transactions had a contract price above the appraisal value. Thus, the FHFA will likely have to develop a set of best practices in the coming years to prevent these snags and protect you and lenders. Shifting Toward Modernization. of homes are valued lower than the contract price.

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The Origence Mortgage Platform increases borrower visibility and engagement throughout the loan process

Housing Wire

The Origence Mortgage Platform offers a modern technology stack solution that uses drag and drop orchestration builders to allow lenders to easily customize their system without needing technical programming skills. Origence was developed post-TRID with compliance built-in, not strapped on the outside like many other solutions being offered.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. In their software, appraisers have historical files that they may want to refer to, they have extensive template language already developed, and frankly they’re just used to it.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Of course, HOAs and property managers are busy and have other priorities as well. in question.

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