Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

PunchListUSA , a real estate technology platform digitizing home inspection data, has named Stefan Pampulov as its chief product and data officer. Pampulov comes to PunchList USA with two decades of experience in real estate data strategy and product development.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. When inspections are safe and feasible, appraisers are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and shoe coverings.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. SW: How do you think about technology and prioritizing what to do next? What’s changing there?

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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This new measuring technology claims the software to be ANSI compliant. about a ‘new’ technology which allows a ‘phone holder’ to measure a structure, with that technology providing a “Sketch” or “Floor Plan” of that structure. Smartphone measuring technology evolved from that. ANSI & Floor Plans Goofiness ".if

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Realtor.com and Rocket Mortgage , two of the biggest companies in the digital real estate space, have formed a key advertising partnership that their competitors are sure to notice. We send them a link to get digitally preapproved through Rocket Mortgage, and we alert the agent that they’re going through this flow.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Technology makes this possible as it builds new efficiencies. This is what that process can look like: Title – Instant title technology determines clear-to-close readiness in seconds. Their preference for an efficient, technology-driven process comes through loud and clear. 60% cited speed.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2021

I was recently asked by a newbie in real estate appraisal how much I think a new real estate appraiser should charge. Many new appraisers and trainees want to get. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 27, 2021

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

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.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisal management companies leverage Asteroom’s photography technology and in-person coverage to manage the data collection process in just 24 to 48 hours. About Asteroom Inc.:

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

The Rise of Drones in the Canadian Real Estate Industry. Using drones for real estate photography is a topic that drew a lot of chatter in the early 2010’s as a hotly debated topic among real estate agents. What is Drone Photography?

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Buying and selling a home can be challenging, and the real estate process is often time-consuming and stressful. One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Technology continues to transform marketing, real estate in particular. Accuracy in real estate listings is more concerning than ever, how a home is represented and described may not always be what a buyer sees. Misrepresentation of a property can result in lawsuits and fines.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 11, 2022

The real estate market has changed dramatically in recent years. Due to demand for homes being highe r than supply, buyer preferences and buying methods have had to change and more people are resorting to buying real estate online or sight unseen. Online Home Buying Tips For Remote Purchasers.

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 20, 2021

I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Maintaining good communication with all parties involved in a real estate transaction makes closings smoother and faster. As an agent, you must act somewhat like a symphony conductor—coordinating the different players to achieve a successful transaction. Real estate transaction management.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 4, 2023

I’ve been talking recently about what I call the “principles of prosperity.” The last couple have had to do with money – what it is and how it works. Read More

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This is unlike a Real Estate Agent whose goal is to secure you the highest price possible when selling your home. The Real Estate Agent does take a fee though the best Agents usually will net you a price far higher than their commission making the return on investment more than worth it.

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The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 1, 2021

I woke up to a text the other morning from one of my employees. The text had been sent at 12:30 AM! Now, I turn my phone off at night. Read More.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last month (November), we asked our CE Plus members , “In what area of your real estate business do you spend the most amount of money?” In What Area of the Real Estate Business Do You Spend the Most Amount of Money? Specific areas of marketing where agents reported spending the most money include: Personal website.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. Ironically, when making the inspection myself, no interior walls need to be provided.

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The Appraiser Coach

MAY 18, 2021

I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2021

Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When it comes to buying commercial real estate – both across the US and here in Columbus, Ohio – the diversity of enterprises and sheer size of the industry can be staggering. To match the girth of American commercial real estate, it would take 7.2 Buying Commercial Real Estate Is Not One-Size-Fits-All.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. The technology is designed to analyze images as well as predict objects of value and room conditions within a house.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 20, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when almost all residential real estate transactions required face-to-face customer interaction with a real estate agent/broker and ancillary services such as title, escrow, mortgage and home inspection. For instance, John L. Partnering with Priority Home Lending , John L.

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2022

Charleston, South Carolina-based real estate tech firm PunchListUSA , which calls itself the first platform digitizing national home inspection data , closed on a $39 million Series A funding round this week. . ’s largest home inspection services providers, to offer customers instant repair estimates. .

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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

“For a hybrid appraisal, the inspection, sketch, and photos are completed by a third party,” says Matthew Love , a HUD/FHA-approved Certified Residential Appraiser at Real Estate Bees. “Another appraiser, an appraiser trainee, a real estate agent, or a home inspector can provide this service,” adds Love.

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The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 31, 2021

I’m big on technology. One of my most used pieces of technology is my smartphone. I wanted to share with you some of the apps that I use all the. Read More.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If we have questions about what buyers expect, it is good to interview real estate agents who are familiar buyers in that area to see if they’ve noticed buyers’ reactions to differences in driveways. Tapping into real estate agents’ views can be incredibly helpful to appraisers and the public.

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 31, 2022

Set of Products Includes Property Data Report and Completion Report, Which Is Backed by a Nationwide Network of Trained Real Estate Agents and Brokers. In cases when a PDR states required C5 or C6 repairs, lenders must obtain a completion report that verifies the repairs have been made.

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