Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2021

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

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

JULY 20, 2021

As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2020

As companies try to manage longer appraisal turn times and a finite number of underwriters and support staff for all loans, refinances might get put on the back burner. To top it off, low rates are pushing homeowners to shop around — even walking on deals when they realize that the numbers they see advertised don’t meet their expectations.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 23, 2022

This is an update to that post sharing some specific things to help appraisers deal with the heat of summer. I have heard from several female appraisers that this works well. Not recommended for our more rural appraisal locations but for suburban residential properties these should work well. I do wish it had pockets.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2021

Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few. Read More.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2025

Stout knows both marketing and advertising. The The post Usherpa Hires Laila Stout as Senior Marketing Strategist first appeared on Appraisal Buzz. Stout was formerly the mortgage marketing manager for Independent Financial in Dallas. She has excellent communication skills and the ability to work on multiple projects autonomously.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2020

James Kleimann is joining HousingWire as Mortgage Editor to help the company sharpen coverage in housing finance, while also expanding into other housing verticals like real estate, title/escrow and appraisal. We’re thrilled to bring James Kleimann in as HousingWire’s mortgage editor,” Wheeler said.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This is not an advertisement for them. Just like going cheap when buying running shoes can be costly, the same is true when it comes to hiring an appraiser. If you’re in need of an appraisal, I highly recommend not going with the cheapest appraiser. Is there really support for what the appraiser is reporting?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The fees are typically lower than with new loans, and no appraisal is needed. The platform advertises sellers listing to qualified buyers. It allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

This situation reminds us of the importance of taking advantage of opportunities to let others know about real estate services that we offer, above and beyond completing an appraisal. More often than you might imagine, I receive orders from homeowners, whose homes I have appraised in the past. There are several ways to do so.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When an appraiser measures a home, their calculation often differs from whats in tax records. These discrepancies can lead to confusion, mispricing, and even appraisal challenges. Mass appraisal techniques: Since assessors handle thousands of properties, they often use general guidelines rather than physically measuring each home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The fees are typically lower than those of new loans and no appraisal is needed. The startup’s mission is twofold: to help buyers and sellers discover and advertise home listings attached to assumable mortgages, and to assist both parties with the paperwork during the transaction.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 19, 2024

As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there. To get the mix just right, you need a little bit of both.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

It has been advertised that most markets lack substantial supply of homes – especially for low- and moderate-income housing. These concepts are what appraisers refer to as the relationship between “exposure time” and “conditions of sale.” appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and. Read More.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Naylor’s primary responsibility will be facilitating advertising partnerships between companies looking to get exposure from important mortgage industry organizations and Five Star’s MortgagePoint magazine, a trade periodical that covers real estate, mortgage lending and servicing, and related subjects.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Mortgage lender adds new head of marketing to optimize the firm’s brand strategy, advertising, social media, media relations, and communications outreach. The post Adam O’Daniel Joins Open Mortgage as SVP of Marketing appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

The digital mortgage lender advertises that it creates pre-approvals for its customer within hours, not days, charges no lender fees, and ensures on-time closings 100% of the time. If an appraisal doesn’t come in on time or closing documents don’t make the deadline, Tomo executives say they will still close on schedule.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

HUD Brings in Zillow to Expand Their Reach Zillow’s 217 million monthly visitors will now see “Let’s Make Home the Goal” advertisements on its digital platforms. The post HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Real Quantum

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Improving Your Commercial Appraisal Advertising. N o matter how niche your business is, advertising is key to growing your operations and ensuring that sales are constantly coming in. In particular, commercial appraisers who invest in advertising can end up landing more business projects. Leverage digital ads.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It was advertised as a. I’ve recently been looking into real estate as an investor, and I found a rental property relatively close to my home that looked pretty promising. Read More

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Richmond, VA (20.1 %) ($442,346) A rise in price per square foot is a sign of rising property values, and data from September 2024 shows that prices of residences have increased significantly when compared to those advertised before the pandemic. The post Homebuyers No Longer Spooked by Market Conditions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Consider an appraisal gap: Adding an appraisal gap to your offer tells the seller that even if the property appraises for less than the purchase price in the contract, you are committing a preset dollar amount to making up the shortfall. There is a chance they could offer an appraisal gap and never have to use it.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, Blefari said that those are just ranges, and he cited appraisal fees being waived or points on the mortgage as reasons why commission fees could change. .” Ketchmark then moved on to the disclosure documents that show 6% to 10% and other figures on commissions.

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In a way, it’s all about research and advertising. GROUNDHOG DATA COLLECTION AND ADVERTISING. So, a little bit of advertising is taking place I think. Just as groundhogs do a bit of advertising and market research, on-line AVM’s are used to do the same. However, they are adorable! Here is what Zillow states.

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The Appraiser Coach

MAY 4, 2021

Despite what rumors you may have heard, Fannie Mae is not coming out with any new appraisal forms. Of course, I am playing with you a bit; they are coming. Read More.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You can also offer downloadable lead magnets like your list of preferred appraisers, lenders, handymen or home stagers. Social media, paid advertising, and search engine optimization (SEO) also contribute to lead generation. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

JULY 26, 2022

I’ve been asked how much should be filled out on site during a mobile appraisal. I know there’s a lot of ways out there to do this; there are almost. Read More.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

And while each renovation project has the potential to add varying amounts of value, it’s important to remember that appraisers will look at the big picture when evaluating your home. “An For the interiors of homes, appraisers can take into account the condition, quality of materials used and the floor plan.

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