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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. housing cannot be accomplished with a focus on appraisal alone.

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The Appraisal Foundation Releases New Reference Manual For the 2020-2022 USPAP Publication

Appraisal Buzz

The official 2022-2023 Online Update Course for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), now available online , comes with a first-of-its-kind reference manual designed to help you quickly find answers to your USPAP-related questions.

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DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Housing Wire

Under federal law, mortgage lenders are required to work at arm’s length during the appraisal process, partnering with independent appraisal management companies who assign the work to state-licensed professional appraisers,” a spokesperson for Rocket told HousingWire.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

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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Overhauling the Appraisal Process

DataMaster

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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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

Having worked with many different lending institutions completing new construction and planned renovation assignments, think of this article as a “best practices” reference to be shared with new lenders, credit analyst team members and borrowers navigating the commercial appraisal process for the first time.

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The Appraisal Foundation Releases New Reference Manual For the 2020-2022 USPAP Publication

McKissock

The official 2022-2023 Online Update Course for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), now available online , comes with a first-of-its-kind reference manual designed to help you quickly find answers to your USPAP-related questions. The following outlines some of the reference manual features.