Appraiserblogs

MARCH 12, 2021

With that being said, the last piece of the quality puzzle starts at the... Related Posts: FHFA to Screw Up Appraisals The FHFA is looking for comments on how they can better screw up the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Users can complete a schematic 2D floor plan using just a smartphone, with no training or cost required. This helps eliminate human error, creates digital consistency in the output, and democratizes the creation of accurate property data critical to real estate listings and the appraisal process on a home loan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

At Jaro , our commitment to integrating AI automation alongside the traditional appraisal process is not just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about making the process of appraising and valuing properties better for every stakeholder: from lenders, to borrowers, appraisers and everyone in between.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

That office would oversee fair lending supervision and examination procedures, as well as the consumer complaint process. Consumer complaints during the appraisal process, such as when a borrower challenges the appraised value, are now mostly handled by the lender.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 25, 2022

Educating new appraisers to freshen the industry with speed and innovation was near the top of the company’s to-do list, and Accurity is proud to announce talented appraisers in training have been reaching certification at a rapid pace – ready to do their part in the movement unfolding in the realm of real estate. ?.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Both types of initiatives are important, but no one seems to be talking about how we can get more production out of our current set of appraisers. The quickest way to ensure a faster appraisal process is going to be to learn how to work with valuation providers as partners in the process rather than the way most appraisers feel, adversaries.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 8, 2022

Appraisers who have had the opportunity to participate in an appraiser conference recently have probably noticed a recurring theme from Fannie Mae – the importance of supervisory appraisers training the next generation of appraisers. Fannie Mae recognizes the benefits of a more diverse appraiser workforce.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

Finding an appraisal management software for real estate and commercial that works the way each individual lender does is difficult – usually resulting in time-consuming configurations, development work and training. The interface is so easy to navigate that lenders need almost no training.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In addition to driving sustainable homeownership, we’re working with our partners to root out bias in the residential appraisal process. We need new, diverse talent to join the appraiser industry and we’re hopeful that these scholarships will help pave the way.”. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

For the new value acceptance plus property data option, third parties are authorized to do that collection at the property site, as long as lenders verify that they have a background check, have been “professionally trained” and are competent to do that collection. “Shift NOW as much appraisal work as possible away from Fannie Mae. .”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Even recently, with technologies like virtual tours or dollhouse-style immersive walkthroughs that provide floor plans, those services can be expensive and require special training and equipment and take a long time to collect data, Allen explains. Buyers aren’t the only ones who benefit from detailed floor plans, either.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

These alternative valuation initiatives are a gateway to a modern appraisal process, as they reduce origination times, reduce costs and provide a better experience to our borrowers,” said Aqil Ahmed , SVP of operations at ValueLink.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

We have been very active in hybrid appraisal pilots and we have seen the benefit of providing accurate, digital data about the property to the appraiser, which has been crucial to adoption. Like every new process, education, training, and technology are key to success.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA. We’re really excited about building this training team out and hiring a contractor to help us put together the materials.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 13, 2024

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. This is where a good realtor will also provide essential disclosures such as any potential influences like power lines, train tracks or easements that might be in place.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals. It may also be viewed as revolutionary for an industry in which the most significant change to the appraisal process in the past few decades was the advent of appraisal management companies as an intermediary between lenders and appraisers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The calculations reached by CubiCasa technology are aligned with American National Standards Institute standards and the technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers?

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 24, 2025

But our training must govern here and force us to ask the question, Does this adjustment protocol reflect current market verities? On YouTube, please search making a time adjustment in a real estate appraisal.) times 42-days or $5,523. This rationale is mathematically correct. Via your favorite search engine.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

Clear Capital’s desktop appraisal solutions offer an easy way to obtain property information by pairing seasoned brokers and appraisers with innovative mobile phone technology, ClearInsight and CubiCasa.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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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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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

Heck, appraisal modernization was being discussed by FNMA and Freddie Mac in 2016! Moves to modernize The most recent efforts to “modernize” the appraisal process was highlighted significantly due to the years of the pandemic when appraisal turn times and fees reached all-time highs.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

AI can analyze vast amounts of data on the blockchain to provide insights, predictions, and even automate certain appraisal processes. For instance, AI algorithms can predict real estate property values based on historical data stored on the blockchain, making appraisals faster and more accurate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

By the end of 2020, FHFA signaled publicly it was considering hybrid appraisals on a permanent basis, following proposals from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some have also touted he cost benefits that desktop appraisals could bring. The lenders may not like the appraisal process, but they aren’t the ones taking on the risk.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Appraisal shortage. Everyone who works at PCV Murcor is trained knowing we are all in this together.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

Appraisers should follow USPAP, federal lending standards, and satisfy competency requirements. Finally, a new training manual has been created by the Log Home Council. This new training manual discusses the appraiser’s role in the log home appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. But for all the weaknesses amongst appraisers, who is training the average property data collector on this stuff?

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

A 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that “lack of training, downward trends in compensation, and increasing regulation,” were driving both existing and would-be appraisers away from the industry. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers must remain independent.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers must remain independent.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2024

Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. During this demonstration, our real estate appraisers will walk you through a residential property tour discussing; ANSI measurement and square footage requirements.

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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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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

We often hear the statistic that the average appraiser is a 57-year-old white male. To break into appraising, you need to essentially apprentice with an existing appraiser, and for them to spend that much time training you often requires them to already have a close relationship with you.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Forms providers, collateral management technology providers, automated appraisal review tools, AMCs, lenders workflow systems, and loan origination systems, to name a few, will be impacted significantly; not to mention the people, training, and process changes that will also be needed.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Appraisers will have the opportunity to evaluate and choose from a range of software solutions, potentially switching from long-standing vendors to new entrants offering innovative features. When selecting software, appraisers should consider flexibility, efficiency, and support.

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Clear Capital

MAY 3, 2022

We deliver a desktop appraisal lenders can trust by pairing innovative technology with our nationwide network of experienced property data collectors and appraisers. Desktop Data Collection is a technology-supported property data collection service for Desktop Appraisals.

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