Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2024

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. One of the key regulatory changes was the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2009.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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McKissock

JULY 23, 2021

Every real estate appraiser is familiar with the terms “marketing time” and “exposure time,” but it’s not always clear why and how these are developed in everyday assignments when developing an opinion of market value. Several conditions are implicit to market value as defined by the Federal Agencies.

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. also known as short-term rentals (STRs) — to claim STR income as part of the borrower qualifications side of the lending decision. This is creating significant friction in the lending environment.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In the first scenario, an appraisal gives you an objective perspective on the property’s value to ensure that you don’t overpay for your new home. I have had many clients that want to make an offer without a contingency, or want to make sure their offer is competitive. The appraisal gives them peace of mind in either case.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. Does this seem healthy to you?

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. The information that arises helps enlighten those who own, manage, sell, lend money, or invest in commercial real estate property. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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Simonson Real Estate

OCTOBER 23, 2020

COVID-19 Market Analysis – Insights and Impact Analysis. COVID-19 Market Analysis – Insights and Impact Analysis. The client should be clear that the assessment is performed at a point in time and that the market value opinion is – as of a specific date – the effective date. What are Banks Lending On?

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes. It seems that Fanniemae and the lending industry have hopped onto this bandwagon and they are dragging and pulling appraisers along with them.

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Simonson Real Estate

JUNE 10, 2020

This means their work is done and they can rest easy while feeling confident that the appraisal report supports the market value conclusion. Within just the past month, several clients completed appraisal reviews with no feedback for us (picture the appraiser saying YES with a silent fist bump!). Bottom Line.

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. also known as short-term rentals (STRs) — to claim STR income as part of the borrower qualifications side of the lending decision. This is creating significant friction in the lending environment.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party. The lender then obtains an appraisal to make sure that the property they are lending on, which is the collateral for the loan, is worth what they are paying for it.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. What is a Mortgage Appraisal? Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

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. In its selling guide announcement , Fannie Mae wrote, “We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Richard Hagar, SRA, has a good book on Dave Towne’s comments (and many other client issues): For more info click here == Private money lending – no UAD, computer “reviews”, low fees, etc. If this article helped you understand private money lending and get appraisals, it is worth the subscription price!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” It is a place where we can show our clients just how valuable an appraisal can be. Worth reading.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Retrospective appraisals, drive-by (exterior inspection) appraisals, and valuations from plans and specifications, are all valuation assignments where an appraiser develops an appraisal opinion without personally inspecting the property. But if for lending, it might be rejected on review by GSE computers or humans.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) contains rules addressing appraiser independence. Market value has some key elements that we must understand.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) contains rules addressing appraiser independence. Market value has some key elements that we must understand.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Never use a lending form (such as a 1004) for estate work. Get the relevant date of value from the client or client’s attorney.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

My market analysis was reflective of what was taking place in that neighborhood as of the date of the appraisal. My research and analysis showed that the buyer was about to spend a much higher price than the true market value of this home. We’ve all heard of predatory lending. Is it worthy of belief? .

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. All the work getting the property ready for listing, the extensive marketing, the numerous showings, the sometimes tedious offer evaluations has paid off.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The banks had courted high-net-worth clients working in speculative tech and crypto startups in Silicon Valley, while also tying up a large portion of the banks’ assets in Treasury securities. 1, the company had lost 45% of its market value. Regional banks are once again in the grip of a concentration problem.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” ” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. Interview with Ribbon Co-Founder & CEO Shaival Shah.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When you receive a reconsideration of value request, there are proven ways to handle these requests, adhere to USPAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and preserve a rock-solid relationship with your client. If the ROV has a deadline that is unattainable, you should inform the client immediately. Confidentiality.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Eleven percent cite evaluations (non-appraisal opinions of value). The eight percent who cite other valuation methods most often explained that they use a hybrid approach or mostly an exterior appraisal. If it had a market value of $345k, it would have listed at $345k!”. While agents can “puff” we cannot! make more money.

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