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Appraisal Quality Tip: Understanding the updates to Reconsideration of Value requests

Clear Capital

We’re excited to share some important updates regarding the Reconsideration of Value (ROV) process. As you may know, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the GSEs), and HUD have recently announced a standardized approach for handling ROVs initiated by borrowers during the appraisal process. What is a borrower-initiated ROV?

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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 believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

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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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?” My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. The appraisal should not be used for any other purpose.”

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible. If it does not, and the property is overpriced, then the property may sit on the market for an extended period of time.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

If the bank uses a waiver it is still a good idea for the borrower to obtain an appraisal of their own to make sure that they are not paying more than the home is worth. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As you can see, there are major differences between home appraisals and home inspections and both are very important. Conclusion.