Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. Being sensitive to and accommodating diverse opinions and preferences from borrowers regarding COVID-19 is now business as usual.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 9, 2024

I had a model that I had found to be successful for me, and I was ready to share it with the world. It didn’t take me long to learn, however, that not everyone runs their business the same way. In fact, not everyone wants to run their business the same way you do. Not everyone has the same business model.

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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. Leveraging the company’s proprietary technologies – ACI Sky Delivery and ACI Sky Review – helps speed up the process and provides easier access to data for assessing the property.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2021

I was recently asked by a newbie in real estate appraisal how much I think a new real estate appraiser should charge. Many new appraisers and trainees want to get. Read More.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. UDC will also support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR solution for lenders to scale their business.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

The parent company of appraisal software firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has acquired California-based appraisal management company Valligent Technologies. Both are alternatives to the traditional appraisal, and potentially reduce the amount of time an appraiser spends driving to and performing an on-site inspection.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. Luke Tomaszewski: I’m an 18-year veteran of the real-estate valuation industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Learn about all of the features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers. Mark Walser : I am a technology and operations executive with 13 years of progressive management in all aspects of AMC operations and technology with various AMCs, and am the President of Incenter AMC.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 25, 2021

PropMix announces rebranding of MCA, its real estate valuation platform, changes name to Profet.ai. NEW YORK / Aug 24, 2021 / – PropMix.io, the creator of the real estate valuation platform called Market Conditions Advisor (MCA), has rebranded the platform to better reflect its vision and capabilities. PropMix.io

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. SW: How do you think about technology and prioritizing what to do next? What’s changing there?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. I am an approved instructor with the Appraisal Institute and the Georgia Real Estate Appraiser Board. I provide an understanding of aerial technology that no one else can provide.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. About McKissock Learning.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 20, 2021

I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.

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Technology Appraisal Inspection Advertising 367

Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Buying and selling a home can be challenging, and the real estate process is often time-consuming and stressful. One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lenders who are modernizing across the entire scope of the origination journey — digitizing processes from application and title through close and post-close — are building unprecedented momentum for their businesses. Technology makes this possible as it builds new efficiencies. Origination modernization can give them the edge.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

The Rise of Drones in the Canadian Real Estate Industry. Using drones for real estate photography is a topic that drew a lot of chatter in the early 2010’s as a hotly debated topic among real estate agents. What is Drone Photography?

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 10, 2023

I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Real estate tech provider Accurate Group announced on Tuesday the acquisition of eMerge Property Solution for an undisclosed sum, three months after receiving a strategic investment from Novacap. This is the second acquisition for Accurate this year.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 4, 2023

I’ve been talking recently about what I call the “principles of prosperity.” The last couple have had to do with money – what it is and how it works. Read More

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McKissock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last month (November), we asked our CE Plus members , “In what area of your real estate business do you spend the most amount of money?” In What Area of the Real Estate Business Do You Spend the Most Amount of Money? Some survey respondents had their own ideas as to the most expensive aspects of real estate.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2022

The fragmented and decentralized appraisal management company sector is ripe for consolidation, amid increased regulatory pressures on appraisers and potentially disruptive technological changes. billion real estate appraisal services market has cumulatively grown by 32% since 2008.”.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Maintaining good communication with all parties involved in a real estate transaction makes closings smoother and faster. Keep reading to learn how you can better communicate with all parties involved in a real estate transaction, including sellers, buyers, other agents, lenders, and closing officers.

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The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 1, 2023

One day while I was at the local state fair, I saw a one-man band walking by. As I watched him walk by toting drums, a harmonica, Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 1, 2021

I woke up to a text the other morning from one of my employees. The text had been sent at 12:30 AM! Now, I turn my phone off at night. Read More.

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McKissock

MAY 11, 2021

Technology is constantly changing the appraisal industry. Learning how to adopt—and adapt to—the new technologies can help you become more efficient and generate more income. To find out, we asked real estate appraisers, “What ONE technology tool makes your life easier as an appraiser?” Smartphone / cell phone.

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I love my coaching. There’s just something about helping other people succeed that brings me a lot of joy! Something that comes up a lot during my coaching interviews with. Read More.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Realtor.com and Rocket Mortgage , two of the biggest companies in the digital real estate space, have formed a key advertising partnership that their competitors are sure to notice. ” Neither Rocket nor Realtor.com disclosed how much money the advertising program was worth, but both noted they had a lengthy business relationship.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and. Read More.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Further, Fannie notes, “Leveraging the wealth of big data, the power of advanced analytics, and the speed of technology, appraisers can perform desktop appraisals without physically inspecting the property.” Geography plays a large role in real estate valuation. ” Amazing, right? What about AVMs?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Mortgage servicers are staying busy. Leveraging our own real estate data and analytics to amplify our broker- and appraisal-based valuation services, Clear Capital delivers highly-accurate information with rapid turn-times and a robust quality control process,” said Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 18, 2022

Tony: Like many in the industry today, I got into the appraisal business quite by accident. I currently serves as vice-chair of the Colorado Real Estate Appraiser Board and I am an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. New and emerging technology that allows appraisers to confidently accept 3rd party inspection information 5.

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The Robert Weiler Company

AUGUST 18, 2021

What’s in a Name: Warehouse Rental Space vs. Industrial Real Estate. When first examining industrial real estate, these two terms, “warehouse” and “industrial” space dominate. This is especially true for third-party logistics (3PL) companies whose businesses depend on keeping their customers happy.

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The Appraiser Coach

MAY 18, 2021

I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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