Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

.” Kickbacks in a shrinking market A shrinking market, defined by high mortgage rates and low inventory levels , appears to have exacerbated the existing mortgage kickbacks problem, industry pros told HousingWire. That’s because real estate agents and loan officers are in survival mode and desperate to close new business.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

According to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the rules that all professional appraisers are required to abide by, appraisers must take into consideration all market trends and other influences on property value in their valuation opinions. USPAP Rule 1-3 (d) (v) makes this clear.

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Eppraisal

MAY 19, 2023

AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. This knowledge can help them provide a more accurate estimate of your home's value based on current market conditions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

In the traditional appraisal model, we ask appraisers to perform every single component of the valuation process. But there’s growing evidence that non-appraisers can perform high-quality data collection that ultimately empowers the appraiser to focus on what they do best: analysis, research, and determining market value.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Geographic targeting The core idea of circle prospecting is geographic targeting, where real estate agents focus their marketing and outreach efforts on a specific neighborhood or area. This could be in the form of market updates, home maintenance tips, community news, or other helpful information.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 14, 2022

A lot of people don’t realize just how tech-driven the modern day real estate market truly is. Yes, it’s true that certain things like valuations and appraisals still require a lot of time and energy from a certified professional. Case in point: valuation software. Why Valuation Software Matters.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Definition and Purpose of REO Appraisals REO appraisals play a crucial role in establishing the market value of homes, especially during the foreclosure process. Mortgage lenders rely on these appraisals to determine the value of fundamental estate-owned properties, directly impacting loan amounts for refinancing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

In a real estate transaction, everyone has a different view. Real estate agents have a view of what the home should be listed for, based upon their research and experience. In the current market, those views may be light-years apart. This is the strongest seller’s market I have ever seen.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

   Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Search real estate listing sites to find suitable candidates. Then counterbalance the estimated price on those sites with the valuation seen on Eppraisal.com.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

Either way, the goal remains the same: to make the home appear as attractive and welcoming as possible, thereby making it stand out in the competitive real estate market of British Columbia. Your appraiser can accurately assess your property’s worth, considering your area’s latest market trends and comparable sales.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

“The Zestimate® home valuation model is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. Hire a real estate agent to help you price competitively!

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Closely studying our markets is very crucial in understanding current market value for appraisers. Not every market is the same. Each specific market is different. As we enter the spring market, which is typically when things begin to heat up, we will see what happens.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. We treat it as a great starting point for a discussion with a real estate agent before placing your home on the market.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 30, 2024

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). ClearAVM + PCI: A holistic view of a property ClearAVM is our industry-leading, lending-grade automated valuation model (AVM).

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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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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. Does the AVM prevent and mitigate bias in its valuations?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. I also developed the replacement value, and I had comparable land sales from the neighborhood. Does this seem healthy to you?

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? There is a difference.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Padove Appraisal Service

OCTOBER 21, 2017

The real estate agent you are working with tells you the house is 2,200 square feet. A real estate agent’s job is to market homes. Real estate agents are required by TREND to indicate the source of Interior Square Footage reported in their MLS listings. Who’s right?

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If all goes well, the home’s appraised value will end up at the price you’d agreed to pay. But the home appraiser could also report that the home valuation is higher—or lower—and this has ramifications for the whole deal. But never fear. Appraisers aren’t perfect,” says Parsons. They make mistakes.”

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If all goes well, the home’s appraised value will end up at the price you’d agreed to pay. But the home appraiser could also report that the home valuation is higher—or lower—and this has ramifications for the whole deal. But never fear. Appraisers aren’t perfect,” says Parsons. They make mistakes.”

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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. This will help ensure a fair market value.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Estate settlements. Valuation for insurance claims.

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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. Fast and cheap… doesn’t sound too reliable when you break it into simple terms.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Appraisers are less likely this year to cite expanding regulations/interpretations of regulations, lender requirements, pressure from real estate agents/brokers, and liability concerns. From Dave Towne: Over the years, many appraisers have reported being blacklisted by real estate agents and even mortgage brokers.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A home or house appraisal is a third-party report written by a professional appraiser who visits the property and does market research to analyze how much the house is worth in today’s market. An appraisal report informs homeowners, home buyers, and mortgage lenders on the market value of the home.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 19, 2021

Here what you should do is sit down with your real estate agent and review the homes your appraiser deemed similar. Essentially, the point is to compile a list of important things your real estate agent agrees you should add. After all, listing your improvements is a proven way to market your home better.

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral. It never did, said Ms.

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral. It never did, said Ms.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 15, 2024

They consider various factors such as the property’s size, condition, location, and comparable sales data to determine its market value. The home appraisal process involves a thorough inspection of the property, analysis of market conditions, and the creation of a comprehensive appraisal report.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Basing a property’s value on price per square foot is not an accurate valuation method as it does not tell the complete story. Lets look at why valuing property based on price per square foot is not a recommended practice. Why value is not based on price per square foot.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes. Whenever an appraisal waiver is used a traditional appraisal is not utilized to determine the market value of the assets the bank will be lending on.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

It may be that many of the loan originators and real estate agents calling for major changes to the VA appraisal process are be those with the least amount of first-hand experience with the VA product. When it comes to establishing market value, I think the VA appraisal at present determines this as well as any other.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JUNE 6, 2022

It works the same with performing real estate appraisals. I’ve gone back through my files and found that since starting my business in 2009, I have performed over 6,200 valuations for all kinds of clients: lenders, lawyers, accountants, home owners, estates, real estate agents, etc.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For most loans, the lender obtains a signed and completed appraisal report that accurately reflects the market value, condition and marketability of the property. They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report.

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