Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

Find out more about technology and solutions specifically geared to empower the community lender to offer personalized service to borrowers and to the real estate agent partners from loan application to closing. ” The post Reggora gets Series B funding, eyes 2-day appraisals appeared first on HousingWire. Presented by: Maxwell.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

New ACI Sky Workbench Platform is Designed to Modernize Appraisal Processes SANTA ANA, Calif. This flexibility enhances productivity by focusing efforts on the most critical tasks, streamlining the appraisal process. For more information about ACI Sky Workbench, visit www.aciweb.com or email workbench@aciweb.com.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro was initially developed by Ascent Software Group to streamline the entire appraisal workflow, eliminating the need for redundant steps and external systems. Jaro leverages technology through its intelligent automation capabilities, which are integrated into every part of the appraisal process, reducing turn times and increasing accuracy.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

These days, a home appraisal is even more valuable in a changed real estate landscape. How does the home appraisal process work? There are three stages that agents and their clients need to be aware of. Appraisers may have questions or need documentation they missed in their research. This stage is critical.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

Mat Ishbia, CEO of UWM, said in a statement that the move is meant to “jump-start purchase season” and that this offering will give independent mortgage brokers a significant edge with real estate agents and borrowers in a rising rate, purchase-focused environment. Sponsored Video.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

According to FHFA director Mark Calabria, modernizing the appraisal process has the potential to create a more “streamlined and accurate collateral valuation process.” According to the FHFA, hybrid appraisals would increase coverage for rural markets and high-volume areas where time becomes a greater issue.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect. A fundamental change.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Clear Capital – the 2022 HousingWire Tech100 mortgage company , founded in 2019, has completed more than 250,000 data collections for agency loans, which utilize appraisal modernization programs. The company has a panel of more than 4,200 brokers and agents, allowing lenders to provide 97% coverage nationwide.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 13, 2024

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. By following these guidelines, you’ll not only attract more potential buyers but also facilitate a smoother appraisal process.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. Typically it is one of the last steps in the home-buying process. How Long Does an Appraisal Take? The appraisal process doesn't take long.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

“This is a standardized data collection done at the property, which brings objective, transparent data into the whole process,” he said. “I I think that not only drives this program, but paves the way for a better appraisal process when an appraisal is needed.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2021

Homebuyers and sellers contend with a variety of entities — banks, insurance companies, mortgage servicers, appraisal companies, title providers, agents, brokerages, and even real estate marketers— and the process can be labyrinthine to even those who have gone through it before. Technology plays a big role.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As we’re implementing technology, we always try to think of things that are going to improve the experience for all stakeholders: homeowners, real estate agents, investors, rating agencies, appraisers, loan officers, mortgage brokers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: What keeps you up at night?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The future of appraisals is murky at the moment, with so much of the housing industry moving to online platforms in an attempt to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A floor plan can give a seller a much more accurate sense of their property’s square footage, as well as a sense of how that might impact its marketability or the appraisal process. There’s no excuse not to have it on your listings now because if you’re a listing agent, it’ll take you five minutes and cost you nothing,” Allen said.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization. Many appraisers share Horn’s concerns.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. Source: Inc.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

MYTH: The appraisal process for VA loans is more stringent and difficult than conventional loans. REALITY: The appraisal process is similar to conventional and other government-sponsored loans. The VA approves and contracts with local appraisal professionals to ensure a seamless process.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals. It may also be viewed as revolutionary for an industry in which the most significant change to the appraisal process in the past few decades was the advent of appraisal management companies as an intermediary between lenders and appraisers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Since trainees are not allowed to do appraisals without the supervision of a licensed appraiser, appraisers have little incentive to take them on. But relying on other sources for the data needed to conduct a desktop appraisal, the listing agent, for example, could be risky.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Tips To Ensure a Successful Appraisal When it comes to the home appraisal process, providing complete and accurate information is critical for a successful appraisal. Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

McKissock Learning and Incenter Appraisal Management are equally focused on empowering appraisers to remain the key stakeholders in the appraisal process. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. For more information, please visit incenteram.com. About McKissock Learning.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Others don’t provide appraisers with accurate enough data. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. Incenter recognizes the complexity of the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. We now will have our first training group that will be intensely focused on just spreading the word, getting information out to lenders, veterans and real estate agents.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

the builder, inspector, appraiser, real estate agent, or insurance agent and NOT the provider of the log home materials or the home sales agent. The manufacturers, suppliers and sales agents will NOT put the building permits in their names. All liability falls upon the license holder, i.e,

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “To answer the phone when an appraiser calls.”

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Find out more about technology and solutions specifically geared to empower the community lender to offer personalized service to borrowers and to the real estate agent partners from loan application to closing. The tech solution giving community lenders an advantage. Presented by: Maxwell.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

It sent shockwaves through the AMC-types because, in my view, it effectively destroyed their ability to hide how much they are gouging the consumer and how little the appraiser gets from the actual "appraisal fee" (typically less than half). This is why we need consumer protection in the mortgage business.

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Appraisal Hub

MAY 5, 2024

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents. In this blog, I aim to provide valuable insights and tips from an appraiser’s perspective, empowering real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process with confidence.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. HousingWire recently spoke with PCV Murcor Founder, President and CEO Keith Murray, and COO Cindy Nasser on how the appraisal process can be streamlined in today’s tight housing market. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

Heck, appraisal modernization was being discussed by FNMA and Freddie Mac in 2016! Moves to modernize The most recent efforts to “modernize” the appraisal process was highlighted significantly due to the years of the pandemic when appraisal turn times and fees reached all-time highs.

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