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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation?

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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

In the past, almost every major log home magazine has posted an article on the topic. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? It’s apparent when someone has little to no knowledge regarding log home valuation.

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Joan Trice sells Valuation Expo and Appraisal Buzz newsletter

Housing Wire

Education media publisher Appraiser eLearning (AEL) bought Valuation Expo and Appraisal Buzz from Joan Trice , who created the two entities about 20 years ago. The Maryland-headquartered Appraisal Buzz sends out newsletters two times a week, featuring articles and submissions from industry leaders, according to its website.

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

The second appraiser could also have been incompetent, resulting in an over valuation of the couple’s property. The property valuation industry has a system for dealing with situations where a home’s appraised value is in dispute; it’s called the review process. Let’s unpack this situation…. But, what else played a role? Perception.

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There Goes the Neighborhood.

Appraisal Buzz

Ive written numerous articles about this transition, but today I want to highlight a significant difference between the past and the future reports. If you would like to see this section in action, follow this link for training by the GSEs. Sound familiar? As appraisers, its crucial to analyze markets rather than neighborhoods.

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Member Spotlight: John Brenan

Housing Wire

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features John Brenan, vice president of Valuation Policy and chief appraiser at Clear Capital. At Clear Capital, Brenan oversees the quality of the company’s appraisal and valuation products and implements changes to continually evolve the program. .

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Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Role of Blockchain Technology

Appraisal Buzz

As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.