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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. Really, appraisers have always thought this way.

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VA hikes appraisal fees, turn-times in select markets

Housing Wire

“These changes may not be permanent, and VA will continue to assess the market’s demand for appraisal services and will adjust appraisal fees and timeliness requirements accordingly.”. The VA designated markets as high-demand based on increased demand for appraisal services and a shortage of appraisers.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. When the draft of the bill was approved by the NYS Board of Real Estate Appraisal , Carol DiSanto who is the Vice Chair, walked it across the street to The New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR). No, it isn't.

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UWM appraisal shakeup makes small splash

Housing Wire

The main flaws, according to appraisers, are the third-party vendors that UWM uses to run the appraisal program. Appraisers dislike Anow , the program’s appraisal management software, and Stripe , its payment processing platform. Appraisers have called the Anow platform “busy” and “confusing.”

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Today

I have been reading about using Chat GPT for appraisal marketing and narrative reports, but this is the first I have read about form reports. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Let’s walk through tips and pointers to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of communicating with an appraiser, along with tips on how to support your argument when appealing an appraisal. Communicating with the Appraiser: Do’s and Don’ts. Using free automated valuations to dispute the appraisal.