Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 5, 2021

This post is part three of a 12-part series we recently launched called The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. In case you missed part one on the Final Inspection process, go back and read it here. And last time, we discussed all kinds of unique homes, and gave tips on how to make lending on […].

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McKissock

MAY 23, 2023

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant info to grow your real estate appraisal career. Not yet a member?

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McKissock

MAY 24, 2023

There is no such thing as a typical day in the life of an appraiser trainee. “inspection days”). We asked appraiser trainee Lindsay Onuffer what a “typical” day in the life of an appraisal trainee is like. 9:30 AM – Start working on an appraisal report. 12:00 PM – Eat lunch.

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Riverfront Appraisals

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This post is part two of a 12-part series we recently launched called The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. In case you missed part one, go back and read all about the Final Inspection process here. In this blog post, we’re going to give you an appraiser’s perspective on unique homes, and […].

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Real Estate Agents and Comparable Sales – Tips for Appraisers Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Don’t rely totally on blueprints during a new construction appraisal 2.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “It’s a lot more than just pulling comps!”

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

APRIL 10, 2023

Click on this link to view the actual document as released by Fannie Mae on March 1, 2023 [link] They have changed the term “Appraisal Waiver” to “Value Acceptance”. It is then the lender who confirms based on this information if the property is eligible and an appraisal is not required. Here is another “wait-a-minute-moment”!

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Riverfront Appraisals

AUGUST 31, 2021

Welcome to the September edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. This month’s blog post will be all about new construction appraisals.

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Movoto

MAY 29, 2024

A real estate closing is the final stretch of a real estate transaction, during which several tasks prepare the property for transfer. Throughout this time, several inspections are performed to check everything from the physical condition of the home to the underlying financial and legal health of the property.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When a manufactured home is completed, it is inspected by a HUD certified inspector in the factory. You can verify that a manufactured home has been inspected by the metal tag which is placed on the outside indicating it meets the HUD code (one tag per section). These are two distinctly difference codes.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more. Inspection occurs when the home is under contract or in escrow.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All appraisers have had to pick up new skills over their years of appraising. For some appraisers, implementing new technology and appraisal software is no issue because, let’s admit it, some people just “get it” when it comes to tech gadgets and software programs. It’s Time To Learn New Skills.

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