Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Tell someone that you’re a professional fee appraiser and most folks won’t have any idea what that really means. In truth, human appraisers fill two vitally important roles today, (1) we collect information and (2) we analyze it so it can be presented to our clients. Ours is not the only industry where we see this.

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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

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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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. Kleimann joins HousingWire from The Real Deal where he most recently served as the managing web editor.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you anticipating having your home appraised? While she is not an appraiser, I am, and I agree that these things can help! When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. How can you prepare for the inspection?

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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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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

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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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2025

Experienced marketing executive Laila Stout has joined Usherpa , developers of the real estate and mortgage industrys first customer relationship engagement platform (REP) platform, as senior marketing manager. Stout knows both marketing and advertising.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

As usual, I’ve started yet another post talking about a random thing that has nothing to do with real estate. 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.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The controversial Clear Cooperation Policy from the National Association of Realtors continues to spark debate — for several reasons — among real estate professionals. Saul Klein , the CEO of San Diego MLS , began his career in the real estate industry in the 1970s. “I Image generated by AI in Midjourney) With the Aug.

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Assuming a $250,000 loan was committed on December 31, 2021, your monthly payment was approximately $1,007 exclusive of escrow for real estate taxes and insurance. It has been advertised that most markets lack substantial supply of homes – especially for low- and moderate-income housing. appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Many homeowners and real estate agents assume that the square footage listed in public records is accurate, but thats not always the case. 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.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2024

“Now that we’re seeing mortgage rates down to their lowest levels in two years, there are signs of movement, with more sellers putting homes on the market even in what’s typically a real estate shoulder season.” The post Homebuyers No Longer Spooked by Market Conditions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. from the previous year.

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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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

The mortgage is the catastrophe of the real estate transaction,” added Schwartz. 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.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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. It was advertised as a. Read More

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Over at REcolorado , which is not wholly owned by Realtor associations, leaders had already elected to remove its compensation requirement last year, a move also made by the Northwest MLS and the Real Estate Board of New York. “As The brokers, agents and appraisers we serve are looking to us for guidance.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. Read More.

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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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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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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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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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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

That’s why many real estate pros say it can be one of the top areas that homeowners will get the most return on investment after renovating. 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

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2022

Now is the time for lenders to take inventory of businesses that have referred borrowers and also evaluate the landscape of the prospective real estate agents, builders, insurance agents, financial advisers and settlement partners operating in the local market. A common culprit of lock expirations is longer appraisal turnaround.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 12, 2024

Compared to 50% two years prior, over 60% of properties advertised in May had been on the market for at least 30 days without entering into a deal. This is supported by a recent analysis from the tech-driven real estate company Redfin (redfin.com). The post Home Price Growth May Soon Stall appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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