Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. What is property data collection? How do the solutions work?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A San Rafael, California real estate appraiser is being sued for allegedly undervaluing a home by almost 50% because the homeowners are Black. Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisal and AMC Links LLC , an appraisal management company headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. He is a specialized contractor with expertise in uncovering defects in the structure and materials of various types of properties.

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Realvals

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Appraisals play an important role in real estate transactions, but privacy is always a concern. Home appraisals are never publicly available and are only shared with the appraiser’s client and authorized parties. This means that the general public cannot access your home’s appraisal report without permission first.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Consider an appraisal gap: Adding an appraisal gap to your offer tells the seller that even if the property appraises for less than the purchase price in the contract, you are committing a preset dollar amount to making up the shortfall. There is a chance they could offer an appraisal gap and never have to use it.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. If they get a higher offer that has financing, then when appraisal comes back, the buyer is going to renegotiate the sales price to be closer to appraised value.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2022

What are the essential tools and equipment to bring along when completing an on-site appraisal inspection ? Recently we asked our social media communities on Facebook and Twitter , “What’s ONE thing every property appraiser should always keep in their car?”

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. While assessments and appraisals both provide property valuations, their purpose, methods and impact on homeowners differ vastly.

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisers prefer Asteroom’s data because it includes a 3D tour that allows the appraiser to view the property remotely in its entirety for accurate and reliable appraisal results.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? Like us here at D.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Well established and effective quality control programs contribute to community stability by promoting responsible lending practices and ensuring the accuracy of the data obtained through the property appraisal process.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. What’s it like to be an appraiser? Diagramming or photographing a property and its structures.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

ftwitty/iStock When you’re considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller’s asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where an appraiser steps in. A real estate appraisal can let you know whether the amount being asked is a fair purchase price. What is the job of an appraiser?

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Appraisal Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A property appraisal is also known as real estate appraisal and it can help you learn your property’s real market value in Toronto. The company will assign an appropriate property appraiser to take care of the commercial or residential appraisals depending on your requirements. For commercial loans.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cignarale noted signs of cooling off, including some properties appraising for lower than expected and once desperate buyers no longer waiving home inspections.

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 12, 2021

The current administration is addressing the lack of diversity in housing valuation head-on with the formation of an interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). Incidentally, The Appraisal Foundation is not part of PAVE Task Force. Here are the details of the PAVE Task Force.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Property appraisal information Detailed outline or description of each property. These details are more relevant and appropriate in an appraisal. Focus on properties that closed with reasonable terms and within a reasonable number of days on market. They are more appropriate for an appraisal.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Newz: DEI and Appraisers, New GSE Market Analysis Deadline Feb. 4 January 31, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: Weather Impact What is the Cost Approach to Real Estate Appraisal? However, that does not preclude an appraiser from also using the cost approach to substantiate their findings.

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Realtor

JUNE 29, 2020

“You’re eligible for an appraisal waiver!” So what is an appraisal waiver? For one, my lender assured me, it meant keeping $625 in my pocket that I would have otherwise spent on an in-person appraisal. What is an appraisal waiver? Instead, the lender assesses the property. ” Nice.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2024

Winchester/Shenandoah Valley Home Appraisal Lunch and Learn Maximize your deals and avoid leaving money on the table with our expert guidance! Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. All things appraisal property inspection.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Price like a Real Estate Appraiser! Are you a real estate professional or mortgage lender looking to learn more about the home appraisal process? Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. All things appraisal property inspection.

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Walitt Solutions

MAY 17, 2024

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning. exploring the inside of buildings).

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser.

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Appraisal Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Lenders will typically require you to do a home appraisal when applying for a loan, whether you are refinancing your mortgage or in the market to buy a house. You will have to work with a property appraiser who is ideally from one of the top appraisal firms in Toronto. Who conducts the appraisal and why?

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 11, 2021

So if you are considering a commercial real estate appraisal in Toronto, be sure to have it done by an experienced property appraiser. You can’t go wrong with one of those established appraisal firms that have an extensive track record of providing their services to discerning commercial real estate owners.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

If you have a deficient condition such as this you may want to repair it prior to an FHA Appraisal. Appraisers must operate faucets to observe water pressure and flow. This is an example that there is low water pressure and an FHA appraisal will be made subject to repair. Did I leave anything out?

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you’re getting a property appraisal in Toronto, you may be wondering about the process. Why did a neighbouring house get a higher appraisal? The key to a successful and accurate property appraisal is to work with experienced appraisers in Toronto. Request the lender to hire a qualified appraiser.

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 6, 2021

It is best to turn to one of the reputable and established appraisal firms in Toronto to hire a professional property appraiser. It is important for property appraisers to be certified in what they do. Keep in mind that an appraisal must be unbiased and a professional opinion of your home’s value.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal helps you make well-informed decisions in the process.

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. It aids in determining the property's market value, ensuring the buyer can acquire it at a fair price. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. .

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 5, 2021

If speed is an important factor for your next commercial property transaction, then you need a property appraiser that works fast. But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. What happens during an appraisal?

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Read on to understand how you may divide properties during a divorce and if you will need a property appraisal. Understand How You May Divide Properties During a Divorce. Also, if you can't agree on how to split the property, selling it may be the best way to avoid bitter arguments and extra stress.

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East Coast Appraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

If you plan to sell, buy, or refinance a commercial property, you will need to get an appraisal done by a qualified appraiser. An appraisal is an unbiased opinion of the value of a property based on its physical characteristics, location, market conditions, and income potential.

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