Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2024

“Sellers, especially those who are locked into a low rate, have been waiting for market conditions to change,” said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com. The increase can be a sign that more homeowners are ready to jump into the market again and sell, or that the sentiment among homeowners is changing.

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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

MAY 18, 2021

It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2020

But as companies continue to compete on low rates, lenders are trying to balance maintaining a strong purchase presence with meeting client expectations in the refi market. 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.

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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2022

year-over-year decrease in refinance volume and the rise of a purchase market. To succeed in a purchase market, lenders should track the following 10 metrics. Setting networking goals and strategically pursuing relationships with partners can generate a steady stream of business that is especially important in a purchase market.

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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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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. mortgage and housing markets. Contact: Caren Karris Director of Marketing // HW Media ckarris@housingwire.com.

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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 theMReport.com.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The fees are typically lower than with new loans, and no appraisal is needed. “This wave of immobility has created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Roam to bring a much-needed solution to consumers and the housing market,” Mayopoulos said in a statement. The platform advertises sellers listing to qualified buyers.

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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Assumable mortgages remain a niche market compared to new mortgage issuance. The fees are typically lower than those of new loans and no appraisal is needed. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, which represent nearly two-thirds of the mortgage market, cannot be assumed. But these transactions have grown recently.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

For the record, in performing my market sampling and research for this article, I consumed an unhealthy number of fries (which is probably more than one fry) from Burger King in the past two weeks to see if this is indeed the case. But wait, perhaps there is something we can learn from this alleged marketing tactic.

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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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Portland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

So, how has the Pearl District condo market performed over the last 10 years? Note : We will only be examining the open market, defined as condo units advertised on RMLS. Off-market private sales will not be included in the following analysis. The market did a fairly good job absorbing the units from the Cosmopolitan.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

And they’re looking to capitalize on higher home prices and the market for jumbo mortgages. Last year, the company, which pegs itself as a disrupter of the mortgage market, had a $70 million seed round , one of the largest ever raised in the U.S., Presented by: Mr. Cooper. the fintech company said.

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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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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 “Let’s Make Home the Goal” campaign was launched in June 2023 and has reached nearly five million diverse, prospective homebuyers in 15 media markets.

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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. per month, Sierra Interactive stands as an all-in-one lead generation solution catering to real estate agents in higher-end luxury markets. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website.

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Five Star Institute is a national trade association that supports the residential mortgage and real estate markets within the U.S. Naylor will put Five Star in touch with business associates for possibilities including thought leadership articles, podcasts, webinars, and print and digital advertising.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

In an extremely competive market? 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.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The list can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that real estate professionals face every day. Take a look below to see the full list of this year’s honorees. Congratulations to the 2024 Tech100 Real Estate winners.

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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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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. While Blefari acknowledged this scenario is possible, he noted that in a hot market, having a listing on the MLS could net the seller $350,000 for the house.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 12, 2024

A growing number of homeowners, many of whom are tied into extremely low mortgage rates, are listing more properties on the market because they are fed up with waiting for rates to plummet before doing so. Compared to 28% two years prior, 40% of the residences on the market had been listed for at least two months without receiving a contract.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As part of NAR’s mandatory MLS policies, Clear Cooperation requires brokers to list properties on an MLS within one day of publicly marketing the listing. Additionally, within one business day of marketing the property, the listing broker must ensure that the listing’s status in the MLS is either “coming soon” or “active.”

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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, I take this to mean they are performing “market research” on the possibility of finding a suitable mate. So, a little bit of advertising is taking place I think. AVM’s are marketing tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Redfin has reported that following revisions to industry rules required by the National Association of Realtors lawsuit settlement , commission negotiations have grown more regular in certain markets and at higher price points. While fee negotiations have not changed at all in some markets, they are growing more usual in some.

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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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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, an increasing number of real estate investors are turning to private money lenders to help them close deals faster, enhance property valuations, and increase their returns. The problem with private money lenders is that good ones are hard to come by. Escrow officers and title agents.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 24, 2024

In the beginning of 2024, these circumstances, in addition to high mortgage rates, maintained an unwelcoming market for potential buyers. In a tight housing market, both mortgage rates and inventory remained high, offering little respite for potential buyers and sellers. This is a record-low percentage, down from 34% the previous year.

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