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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Our free webinar, “ Components of AMC Training ” will be held on June 10th at 2 pm with Josh Walitt as the host. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. It’s unclear whether the inclusion of references to race in appraisal reports reveals bias in the valuation process or introduces it.

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Clear Capital acquires Finnish digital floor plan firm

Housing Wire

The calculations reached by CubiCasa technology are aligned with American National Standards Institute standards and the technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? Class Valuation also has digital floor plan capabilities.

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14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Called RAIA, Offrs AI chat tool uses conversational AI trained by licensed agents to qualify leads for you. Visit Coffee & Contracts AI Enhanced CRMs AI significantly revolutionizes customer relationship management (CRM), offering a blend of efficiency and personalization. Visit HouseCanary 12.

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House Measurement by Property Data Collector Gone Wrong

Appraiserblogs

They put an appraisal waiver in the contract which meant they could not walk away if the. I recently took on a measure job for a client who was questioning the square footage of their home. The couple bought the house at the height of the market last year. They paid 12% over list price to get the house.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal.

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How PCV Murcor provides high level of customer service

Housing Wire

PCV Murcor is one of the nation’s leading valuation management companies. The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Not to mention, some appraisers have contracted with PCV Murcor for over 20 years.

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