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

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.

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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

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.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2022

This helps eliminate human error, creates digital consistency in the output, and democratizes the creation of accurate property data critical to real estate listings and the appraisal process on a home loan. Users have the ability to leverage CubiCasa’s technology without prior training.

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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 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.

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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! ” “We need their input.

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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

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. In real estate, data is king.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Newz: Disturbing AMC Violations, Appraiser and Real Estate Agent Communication September 6, 2024 What’s in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood Divorce Appraisal Red Flags Carmel’s Iconic and Artistic ‘Owl House’ $3,750,000 Housing Market Update: August 2024 Please!

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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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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. Don’t try to influence or pressure the appraiser.

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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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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Factors Considered by Appraisers When determining the value of a property, appraisers consider several crucial factors.

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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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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. Two things can happen with this occurs.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

To streamline the appraisal process, lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) need a trusted, one-stop resource to obtain cost-effective, transparent, automated and robust valuation solutions. The solution helps users identify the appropriate valuation solution for a subject property and estimate the appraisal fee.

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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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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Appraisals are also often needed for tax appeals and for private cash sales. Investors who need a value of a home before and after the proposed repairs are made, sometimes use appraisers. Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. Write about what you do know.

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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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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

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If your priority is landing a job as soon as you pass the exam, Freedom Trail provides access to its Massachusetts real estate job board, enabling you to get hired faster and start your new career. You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents.

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Midtown Appraisal Group

JUNE 22, 2021

Until the pandemic, like many appraisers, I often didn’t interact with property owners during the appraisal process: A financial institution would call with an appraisal request, I’d make arrangements with the real estate agent to pick up the keys or access the lockbox, and do the inspection when the owners or residents were at work. […]. (..)

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 13, 2022

Reimagining the appraisal process has long been a goal for many, and I’m excited that our ability to create a property’s 3D Digital Twin will be used to benefit both cash-out refinance sellers as well as borrowers,” said Asteroom’s CEO & Co-Founder Eric Tsai. About Asteroom Inc.:

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A good understanding of the home appraisal process will go a long way toward comprehending how your home’s value is determined. First, a home appraiser will pull comparable listings (called “comps”) from the nearby area. Here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

In an effort to streamline the loan process with reduced appraisal times, the mortgage industry is encouraging desktop appraisals, which are likely to see increased adoption, particularly with validated, accurate values made possible through Asteroom’s all-inclusive solution. “We About Asteroom Inc.:

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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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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I enjoyed the opportunity I had to talk to him and teach him about how the appraisal process works. We talked for about 40 minutes, and I left feeling like I had helped him understand a few things about how appraisals work and why his home would not be valued at the same price as his brother’s home many miles away.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? Of course, most people confuse real estate agents with appraisers.

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