Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. For more information, please visit incenteram.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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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Join us for our upcoming webinar on January 25th at 2 pm, “ The Future of Desktop Appraisals ” with Joshua Walitt and Mark Walser! Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! Buzz : What is your background in the appraisal industry? Buzz : What is RemoteVal?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Others don’t provide appraisers with accurate enough data. While the immediate need for remote appraisals began in 2020, it soon became clear that these processes were here to stay.

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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. ACE+ PDR was originally a temporary offering. “We

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

Additionally, appraisals are conducted in much the same way today as they’ve been done for the last 60 years, she added. Appraising can be a subjective process in a lot of ways — as appraisers are always working within dollar ranges and imperfect information. Johnson said. I think that’s a really great step.”

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced two new appraisal labels – the Exterior-only Appraisal and the Desktop Appraisal. Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

While social distancing is becoming a distant memory, last year’s announcement by the GSEs that desktop appraisal technology would remain permanent was quickly followed by Fannie Mae ’s launch of the Appraisal Acceptance + Data framework — a clear indication that appraisal modernization is here to stay.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This partnership will reduce resource costs, improve the accuracy of reviews, and generate greater efficiencies in the appraisal process.” For more information on ClearValue Consulting’s Certainty QC Review platform and Restb.ai’s computer vision technology integration, visit clearvalueconsulting.com. About Restb.ai

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

From drive-through closings to drone-guided inspections, industry experts got creative to meet the growing demand for new homes for a surge of homebuyers and homeowners who wanted to take advantage of low interest rates. It’s incumbent on the appraiser to verify and determine they have accurate, reliable, credible information,” he said.

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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

JULY 22, 2024

Well established and effective quality control programs contribute to community stability by promoting responsible lending practices and ensuring the accuracy of the data obtained through the property appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

And to make that happen, lenders need a solution that streamlines the appraisal process and eliminates potential mistakes. Appraisals are often time-consuming. Efficient data collection with aggregation and next-generation market analytics can drastically impact the closing process.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Digging into the workflow technology a bit further, it’s going to become increasingly important for appraisal management systems to have built-in flexibility for managing new types of workflows. The appraisal process, which isn’t simple to begin with, is becoming even more dynamic.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Another example is the LIDAR that’s now available on iPhones, which adds a whole other dynamic to developing point cloud technology to gather measurements and spatial information about anything that you’re scanning. You can now glean condition and quality information through image recognition. SR: We’ve leveraged AI for years.

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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. In 2020, the use of “blind” appraisal waivers reached staggering, record highs.

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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. If we can change the market so that buyers start to expect it, then the whole market will win, because buyers will be better informed,” Allen said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When COVID-19 complicated the appraisal process, Xome was able to direct its lender clients to its contactless valuation option via a mobile app. Inspex solves an issue unique to 2020 by adding flexibility for homeowners who may not be comfortable with a vendor in-home inspection.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 31, 2022

Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information. Appraisers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Lender and appraisal management companies and other property data collection companies can now use Black Knight ‘s Scout mobile property inspection as part of the value acceptance plus property data process. Appraisers, however, have voiced a desire to shift as much appraisal work away from Fannie Mae as possible. “I

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? What Is a Home Inspection?

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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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Appraisal Partners Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We make the process easy for you and there’s no need for stress or confusion. If you’re wondering how it’ll work, we’ve summed it up for you in the form of a 7 Step Online Appraisal Process. The first thing you need to do to begin the process of getting a property appraisal is fill out our online order form.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A Closer Look At The Final Inspection. You may have heard of an appraisal inspection but what is a final inspection? Keep reading to find out the “second part” of the appraisal process for certain types of appraisals. Proposed Construction Appraisal. Steps Involved. Conclusion.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 5, 2021

But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. Lack of communication can significantly slow down the commercial real estate appraisal process. What happens during an appraisal? What can you do to speed up the process? Rent rolls.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves. This process has been the foundation of the appraisal process.

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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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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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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2024

Winchester/Shenandoah Valley Home Appraisal Lunch and Learn Maximize your deals and avoid leaving money on the table with our expert guidance! Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. All things appraisal property inspection.

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McKissock

JUNE 17, 2022

Below are five remote inspection tools worth looking into. The following information is based on descriptions available online, provided by the product owners/developers. Another virtual inspection tool is HomeView by ValueLink, launched in July 2020. Next on the list of of remote inspection tools is Anow Walkthrough.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We are thrilled to overcome this hurdle with Incenter Appraisal Management’s groundbreaking solution,” said John Keratsis, President and CEO, Deephaven Mortgage. Please visit [www.deephavenmortgage.com]www.deephavenmortgage.com for additional information. About Incenter Appraisal Management.

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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

AUGUST 12, 2024

Although it would be possible to take detailed written notes in the field and translate those notes to the software at the desk, this process is highly inefficient and provides too much opportunity for errors. There will be many more data elements related to the inspection.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This partnership will reduce the friction in the bifurcated appraisal process by enabling a seamless integration of property inspection data and analytics in appraisal workflows. LLC, a leading provider of real estate valuation solutions with their flagship valuation platform called – Profet.ai.

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 4, 2023

The entire concept of bifurcated appraisals represents a fundamental misunderstanding of the appraisal process.

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Walitt Solutions

MAY 17, 2024

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning. exploring the inside of buildings).

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. To make a long story short, this man felt like the first appraisal had come in lower than it should have. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human.

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