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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. Below is the definition from Webster’s online dictionary of the plain meaning rule: Plain meaning rule. Below is the definition from Webster’s online dictionary of the plain meaning rule: Plain meaning rule. adjective. i] [link]. [ii]

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Appraisers have access to detailed property information, and while they may not disclose exact sales prices, they can provide insights into the valuation process.

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Zurple Review: Features, pricing & alternatives

Housing Wire

When a potential buyer or seller lead searches for homes or a home valuation on Google, they are driven to your site by ads created and managed by Zurple’s advertising experts. Leads are generated and captured on an IDX home search website First, Zurple creates a custom-branded IDX home search website for you.

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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

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Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Josh : I am a compliance and valuation consultant based in Colorado. Can’t make the time? Register to receive the full recording in your inbox as soon as it’s over!

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The appraisal industry’s hidden hand

Housing Wire

He started contracting with home mortgage lenders to appraise the value of the property tied to a loan. “It But they did not become key players in the home valuation industry until the recent housing bubble.”. The outcome was a settlement, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or, as appraisers swiftly dubbed it, havoc.

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8 top real estate lead generation companies for 2024

Housing Wire

The company provides robust marketing and nurturing tools, including a CRM with lead data, home valuation landing pages, direct mail campaigns, a comparative market analysis tool and more.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. It was definitely a rush job! For example, one client had a home under contract for $983,000 and the list/appraised value was just $900,000, the LO said. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. Streamline by combining services. Wow, since when?

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