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Exactly How Are Property Data Collectors Professionally Trained?

Appraiserblogs

Somebody explain to me exactly how Property Data Collectors are “professionally trained” per Fannie Mae directives. The fact is, Fannie Mae is explicitly working toward the elimination of appraisers for real property valuations. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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No Appraisals Required. The End of Appraisers?

Appraiserblogs

No appraisal may be required in the future! Fannie Mae took a direct shot at appraisers with the announcement of changes in their Selling Guide. Two options for the future, both of which do great harm to the appraisal industry. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan.

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Fighting for Consumer Protection & the Appraisal Industry

Appraiserblogs

I often wonder if Certified General, MAI or SRA appraisers sitting in their ivory towers often chuckle to themselves and say HA, data collectors will never impact commercial. Who cares about the residential appraiser. I’m just an Average Joe, surrounded by some really smart people, and we are fighting back.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare.

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5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

One of these changes is the use of the hybrid appraisal by lenders. What Is A Hybrid Appraisal? A hybrid appraisal is one that is done by involving more participants than just the appraiser. Rather than involve the appraiser in the data collection part of the appraisal process this part is done by someone else.

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Is Fannie Mae Recruiting New Appraisers??

Robinson Appraisal Group

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