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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? Collaborative valuation is a natural step in modern appraisal firms. Can it be abused?

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Best practices to speed up the appraisal process

Housing Wire

They give you the ability to scale the amount of appraisals you can do with the current appraiser population that you have, and that’s an important part of all the modernization initiatives that have been going on,” said Scot Rose, chief innovation officer at Class Valuation. Be prepared to leverage it and to leverage these tools.”.

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. Legislation is making its way through the Senate that will modernize appraisals, in part by allowing desktop appraisals. But the VA is hoping to change that.

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Improve Your School's Library with GoFormz

GoForrmz

Modernize your library with digital forms School libraries play an important role in overall student education. In this modern age, it’s not surprising that schools are bettering their programs with digital tools. Keeping track of computer labs and digital resources takes more logistics and time.

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8 Essential Steps on How to Rent Out Your House: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

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However, the logistics of renting a property and being an upstanding landlord are a bit more involved. Ideally, you’ve renovated and updated the property to modern standards, as this will allow you to successfully obtain an amount on the higher end. How to run these checks is a bit beyond the scope of what we’ll cover here.

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AI's Impact on Home Construction

Eppraisal

As technology continues to advance, construction companies are embracing AI-powered tools and solutions to revolutionize the way they plan, design, and construct homes. AI algorithms can assist in designing modular components that are better suited for assembly and transportation, minimizing waste and optimizing logistics.

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents. These properties may present far more work on the agent’s end as they take on some of the paperwork and logistics aspects that a listing agent would otherwise oversee.