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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

And, of course, federal regulations and guidelines establish the need for institutions and their agents to have an understanding of the appraisal management process to avoid violations. Additionally, client contracts often require that appraisal management companies ensure staff receive proper training on various topics.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. Good agents know this.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

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. It’s made deals more challenging. I’ve seen a house listed at $1.7 million and sell for $2.03

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

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 have also worked with hundreds of real estate agents, some of whom have a good understanding of the appraisal process and some who don’t.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

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 Comparable Guidelines: A Cheat Sheet for Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Pricing a listing correctly is one of the most critical skills a real estate agent can develop. To get it right, many agents rely on a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), but appraisers take this process a step further by applying specific guidelines when selecting comps (appraisal comparable). The answer?

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