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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. Now more than ever, sellers expect an agent who will confidently create a plan to get them top dollar for their home. This is because hardwood floors have a certain modern, luxury appeal to them that can change the entire feel of a home.

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Freddie Mac’s updates to the ACE + PDR valuation option

Housing Wire

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. Freddie Mac’s appraisal modernization strategy With these challenges in mind, Freddie Mac continues to work on modernizing the appraisal process for lenders that deliver loans to Freddie Mac.

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This app lets homeowners generate floor plans of their homes for free

Housing Wire

we’re helping potential buyers make more informed decisions, while empowering agents and sellers to market their properties more effectively, and supporting a modern valuation process for both appraisers and lenders,” said Jeff Allen, president of CubiCasa. said Allen. caught up,” he said. Presented by: Rently.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

In modern practices, there are plenty of online tools homeowners can use to navigate the market, negotiate deals, and successfully sell their homes without hiring a real estate agent. 6 Tools That Make Modern FSBOs Easier to Manage The internet is full of useful tools and services that are designed to support FSBO sales.

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Black Knight’s REvolution suite helps streamline a time-consuming process

Housing Wire

A simple mistake could drastically slow down the process and frustrate lenders, home buyers and sellers. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery.