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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? It takes a while for them to train like this, but in reality, I like training them this way.

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FGMC COO on why leaders invest in their greatest asset: their people

Housing Wire

As Chief Operating Officer at First Guaranty Mortgage Corp , Sarah Gonzalez has modernized the FGMC brand, recruited top talent and implemented operational efficiencies that significantly reduce the cost per loan across all production channels. What is your company doing to develop the next generation of leaders?

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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Blink+ tool includes an LOS, POS and CRM all in one package

Housing Wire

By writing and maintaining all of the code along with investing heavily in putting together a world class modern IT infrastructure that efficiently leverages a mix of modern technologies like the public cloud and API based software architectures, UWM has been able to turn on a dime and stay well ahead of shifts in the market utilizing technology.

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4 tips for staying relevant as a real estate professional in 2023

Housing Wire

Taking a step back at the end of the year to identify and address the gaps is well worth the effort to refine your business, establish yourself as a valuable resource and better meet the needs of the modern market. They might offer training and career development, but it really is about the quality of the broker.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. In their software, appraisers have historical files that they may want to refer to, they have extensive template language already developed, and frankly they’re just used to it.

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Brokerage showdown: Flat-fee vs. traditional real estate brokerage models

Housing Wire

Cons: Typically, limited support and resources in the form of training, marketing, etc. Pros: Extensive support and training with a significant investment in agent development , mentorship, and marketing resources. Flexibility to structure their services and marketing strategies to fit their needs.

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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. It helps agents to facilitate informed investment decisions and aid in strategy development. Every day, companies are developing new ways to use AI to effectively improve business processes and streamline tasks.