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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. But the most important thing is educating clients from day one.

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All Risk, No Reward? For Appraisers, a Question Worth Asking

Appraisal Buzz

State boards field complaints about appraisals, often when appraised value is below sales contract price. There are obligations to clients and other intended users under the engagement letter and assignment conditions, and questions asked by a lender or AMC, all part of the existing reality of working as a professional appraiser.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes. Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. . – Work on getting a more positive attitude toward your clients, fees, etc.

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Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words

Appraisal Today

It additionally says that the client communicates most of the information necessary. The Acceptability section states clearly that scope of work should meet the “expectations of parties [clients] who are regularly intended users for similar assignments.” The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.01

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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. It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle. But there’s also room for improvement.

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State Appraisal Boards – What Do They Look For?

Appraisal Today

Increased numbers of state appraisal boards are looking at complaints against appraisers from the standpoint of the consumer, rather than that of the client and/or the intended user(s). As all appraisers are aware, the consumer has no standing with the appraiser (assuming the consumer is not the named client or intended user).

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Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates 

Appraisal Today

I got the client to write a letter to the state indicating my report did not mislead them, yet the state sanctioned me for it anyway! If my client says I did not mislead them, how can the state board say I did?!” My clients want me to hit the number. Once again, modern brain-body science jumps ahead and teaches me things.