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10 Appraisal Competencies Every Property Appraiser Should Master

Appraisal Buzz

” To help you out, we’ve put together a list of ten key things you should strive to do well as a property appraiser, plus resources you can use to hone your skills in each area. Key appraisal competencies Manage business expenses.

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The Impact of Location on Property Appraisals

Appraisal Hub

When someone wants to find out how much a property is worth through property appraisal, one of the factors that most influences price is its location. What is a Property Appraisal? A property appraisal is when experts, called appraisers, come to your property and figure out how much it’s worth.

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FHA announces launch of new appraisal technology solution

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration has announced an upcoming release of its FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal Delivery module on the FHA Catalyst platform. This solution will allow lenders to electronically submit, track, and manage single-family property appraisals and will become available to FHA-approved lenders on Sept.

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The Biggest Time Management Challenges for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Time management challenges are a big issue for many property appraisers. Your income depends on how many appraisal assignments you can complete each month and each year—and you need time to produce each report. Last month we asked appraisers, “What’s one thing you wish you could STOP doing to save time in your workday?”

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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, citing the extraordinary circumstances that the country is facing with the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Housing Finance Agency directed the government-sponsored enterprises to ease their standards for both property appraisals and verification of employment.

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Xactus names chief operating officer

Housing Wire

Xactus provides solutions that include credit reporting, online verifications, fraud detection and property appraisal. Recently, Xactus’ valuation solution was approved to fulfill Fannie Mae’s property data collection orders.

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The appraisal revolution: How Opteon is transforming the lending landscape

Housing Wire

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process.

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