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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. Ask the appraiser to review their work and consider your feedback.

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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.

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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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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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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

As you can see, there are major differences between home appraisals and home inspections and both are very important. There are numerous steps in the appraisal process and it’s important to know each step involved. Steps in the Appraisal Process. What If The Appraisal Is Less Than The Contract?

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. Below are just a few of the ways appraisers can utilize their expertise to diversify their practice and earn the many – yet sometimes elusive – non-lender work opportunities that exist in today’s market.