Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully. Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. The appraisal is important because it helps lenders assess the risk associated with the reverse mortgage loan.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 20, 2022

Prior to joining SettlementOne, Michelle served as National Sales and Business Development Manager at Class Valuation, one of the largest appraisal management companies in the country. I am beyond thrilled to join the SettlementOne Team! With the talented leadership SettlementOne has in place, we are poised for massive growth and success.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 19, 2023

If you’re selling, it’s best to schedule a home appraisal in Toronto before setting the price and listing your property on the market. An impartial appraisal can help you set a fair price and attract more potential buyers. Where Can I Find An Appraiser In Toronto? Appraisal Hub Inc. Appraisal Hub Inc.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Relocation appraisal is the process of evaluating a property’s value in the real estate market. It plays a crucial role in today’s real estate market, especially for employees and employers involved in workforce mobility. This blog post will explore the importance of relocation appraisal and its purpose and approach.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

In a department memo, the VA explained that the move was a response to “high demand for appraisal services and limited availability of appraisers in certain local market areas.”. The VA explained that allowing desktop and exterior-only appraisals would help to reduce delays and address a longstanding shortage of VA appraisers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Meeting these eligibility criteria is the first step in applying for a reverse mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In the ultra-competitive Westchester market, the odds were stacked against Heather Harrison and her client. and I counseled my client to bid accordingly, waive his mortgage contingency, then we bid $1.45 Prospective buyers need to be armed with as much data as possible about the market they’re targeting.

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AmeriMac

JULY 11, 2022

These include the overall design of it, what comparable sales have been, the current housing market, and the general appeal of the home. These appraisals are only done so that corporate relocation amounts can be calculated. When the housing market is hot, you can expect homes to sell quickly at the asking price or even more.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 29, 2021

As a result, appraisal firms found an uptick in the demand for residential appraisals due to the pandemic. There is also a higher demand for desktop appraisal services as well as commercial property appraisers in Toronto. Home and Mortgage Appraisals. Desktop Appraisals.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

She may have to change from VA to conventional to be more attuned to the current market,” Williams said. If she is unable to wait the six months or more it could take to finish construction, she may forgo her hard-earned government benefit altogether. For loan originators who represent VA borrowers, the aversion to VA deals is confounding.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2022

Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Congressman Mike Bost of Illinois, would address a long-standing gripe that VA appraisal requirements are both lengthy and costly. Yet, on average, veterans wait longer and pay more during the closing process due to VA’s out-of-date appraisal requirements,” said Bost.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the bustling real estate market of Toronto, understanding the true value of your residential property is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2022

Arcapita said at the time that with “appraisals being a regulatory requirement for mortgages for new home purchases, refinancing, and foreclosures, the $7.5 billion real estate appraisal services market has cumulatively grown by 32% since 2008.”.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs will raise appraisal fees and lengthen allowable turnaround times in select markets across the country in response to high demand for appraisals. The VA said it had taken note of increased market demand in a “seller’s market,” in a notice explaining the increases. “As

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 11, 2023

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. If you choose the wrong comps the home can stay on the market for an extended period of time. However, this is not always the case.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” ” Case in point.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. We’ve found five glorious examples of glass houses on the market right now.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

The bill summary was: Relates to the registration of real estate appraisal management companies or an individual or business entity that provides appraisal management services to creditors or to secondary mortgage market participants including affiliates by the department of state.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

I have been reading about using Chat GPT for appraisal marketing and narrative reports, but this is the first I have read about form reports. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! No hassles.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. Because of this reality, many laws and regulations have been enacted over the past 10 years to discourage improper communication with the appraiser.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. Because of this reality, many laws and regulations have been enacted over the past 10 years to discourage improper communication with the appraiser.

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

But with a majority of the mortgage appraisal volume being engaged through appraisal management companies, as an appraiser, working with AMCs is almost a necessity today. Here are ten tips designed to help you improve your appraiser score, get more assignments close to home, and earn more money working with AMCs.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

The seller wants to max out the estimate based on the growing inflation and number of renovations made, while the buyer wants the best deal in the market even as home affordability worsens. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. Income Capitalization Approach.

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CP Home Appraisals

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Once the HVCC, Home Valuation Code of Conduct, is enacted the majority of lender and mortgage appraisal requests will be diverted through Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). Although this may curb the evils of “lender pressure” on us appraisers, it will also take up to 50% of our fee!!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora , an appraisal tech company, said that he’s observed a movement where lenders want to be more involved in the appraisal process. Lenders] want to be able to react with the market and have more control over our appraisal performance,” said Zitin.

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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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CP Home Appraisals

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Once the HVCC, Home Valuation Code of Conduct, is enacted the majority of lender and mortgage appraisal requests will be diverted through Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). Although this may curb the evils of “lender pressure” on us appraisers, it will also take up to 50% of our fee!!

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

That’s why HousingWire invited Rachel Robinson, director, collateral policy and product development at Rocket Mortgage , to HW Annual to discuss how technology can play an important role in the appraisal process and help eliminate discriminatory practices. .

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