Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a consequence, the number of real estate, mortgage and general housing tech firms to make the annual Inc. Transactly , a real estate transaction platform that provides automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time, placed 126th in 2023. The self-reported list ranks U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

There are many facets to the appraisal business: lending, non-lending work, residential, and commercial work. Not so long ago, there were very few appraisers that knew about property inspection waivers. Who even knew about desktop valuations or evaluations? Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Either way, it puts the squeeze on property valuation. Real estate agents and lenders are working together to try to get buyers into houses.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. What are some specific types of non-lending assignments that might be worth adding to your workload this year? Read the full survey results below. We do that.

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CP Home Appraisals

AUGUST 27, 2018

Isn’t a home inspection similar to a home appraisal? Not at all – an appraisal differs from a house inspection. Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. Do I need a home inspection as well?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clear Capital’s suite of field valuations, real estate analytics, and platform technology solutions help servicers prevent fraud, check the accuracy of completed appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), conduct portfolio valuation analysis and updates, and help with disposition analysis on distressed loans.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In times like these, the “one-stop-shop” approach to the servicing and lending process has become even more appealing, and there is a company providing that in a flexible capacity: Xome. When COVID-19 complicated the appraisal process, Xome was able to direct its lender clients to its contactless valuation option via a mobile app.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves.

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AmeriMac

JUNE 28, 2023

In recent times, alternative valuation products have emerged as a popular solution that investors can use to gain insights into the worth of their assets. Alternative valuation products offer a unique way to determine property value. Investors are always on the lookout for ways to make informed, data-driven decisions.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

All of these markets benefit from an accurate understanding of valuation and property characteristics, but the data sources that power them leave out a crucial component: property condition. HW: What are some challenges facing investors as they pertain to valuation and property characteristics? The waning pandemic in the U.S.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? So, why do you need a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. User-friendly for everyone.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers? ” “Background in landscape architecture and real estate sales.” Monthly survey: Want to participate?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Artificial Intelligence company Quantarium announced on Thursday its partnership with Valligent Technologies to launch a condition adjusted “Quantarium Valuation Model” for equity lending, broker price opinions and real estate owned valuations.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. They all handle land and building acquisitions and dispositions, as well as condemnation valuations.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 30, 2024

In part one of our home equity lending series , we discussed home equity lending and how lenders can use an AVM to market to home equity customers. In this second part, we’ll discuss how to meet interagency guidelines for property valuation while expediting underwriting by using ClearAVM + Property Condition Inspection (PCI).

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Home equity lenders know the benefits of using an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) when originating Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Home Equity Investment (HEI), cash-out refinance, and fixed-rate home equity loans. Using an AVM can greatly expedite the process and save the lender money.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. Type of foundation.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

JULY 18, 2019

A hybrid appraisal is a valuation completed by a Licensed/Certified appraiser that is very similar to a desktop appraisal. The hybrid appraisal is designed so the appraiser can complete the valuation in 30–60 minutes. Some hybrid appraisals have an exterior only inspection, while others include an interior inspection.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

With the integration, Blend will have access to the companies Dual AUS functionality – a product unveiled in 2018 with the ability to run an application through both systems and quickly identify property inspection waivers early on in the process. Though that need may have started long before the pandemic.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. It plays a significant role in several aspects, from buying and selling to lending purposes. Keep reading to learn more about the basics of commercial real estate appraisal.

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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. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. Home inspection reports (current and previous).

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 11, 2019

The mortgage industry has repeatedly attempted to eliminate the requirement for a home appraisal in the lending process. Most attempts to remove the appraisal requirement have included use of an automated valuation model (AVM). Real estate markets have too many imperfections to reliably reduce to a mathematical calculation.

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Aedis Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2018

Regardless of whether you happen to be a lender or buyer, it’s important for you to understand the salient details of contemporary real estate appraisals, especially if your forthcoming transaction is lucrative and vital to your financial future. Real Estate Appraisers Are Knowledgeable Professionals.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Announcement SEL-2023-02, which addressed several different lending-related topics. Predictably, the appraisal online community reacted to this announcement in much the same way that a vampire in a low-budget horror movie reacts when shown a crucifix.

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McKissock

JANUARY 22, 2021

A major selling point for completing hybrid or bifurcated appraisals is that the appraiser will save a good deal of time by not inspecting the property, not taking photos of comparable sales, and not sitting in traffic. Some appraisers may prefer to perform field work, while others prefer the analysis part of the appraisal process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. 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.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

On the right tech mindset: Adam Carmel, Polly CEO : “When I was in lending, I think I always overestimated the impact technology or software, or more importantly, a switch in technology, would have on our business in the first six months or a year, and the difficulty in transitioning. Everyone’s using data, but it’s how you use it.”

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. It’s an exciting time in the mortgage industry, especially for appraisals. What are the benefits of 1004 Desktop appraisals?

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