Remove Design Remove Seminar Remove Technology
article thumbnail

On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

For real estate appraisers, this includes attending industry conferences and seminars such as The Valuation Expo and The Appraisal Summit , taking both online and in-person courses from reputable providers, and even pursuing additional certifications or designations. Generally, they are expensive and time-consuming to achieve.

article thumbnail

Your roadmap to the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage regulations

Housing Wire

Although this might mean more forms to fill out and tougher qualification processes, these steps are designed to prevent the risky lending behaviors that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. Attending workshops and seminars: These gatherings are gold mines for insights on regulatory trends and are great for networking.

Mortgage 453
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

Today, a mortgage lender must have scalability in its operation, an ability to pivot quickly to meet changing market conditions and client needs, a well-designed technology stack and, above all, a keen sense of what its customers and the marketplace truly want from them.

article thumbnail

The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for  2023

Housing Wire

Learn more Use this tool: Market Leader Market Leader is a comprehensive software solution designed to generate and nurture real estate leads. These seminars serve as a win-win, offering helpful information for potential homebuyers, brimming with questions, and also positioning you as a go-to expert for all their inquiries.

article thumbnail

Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. Technology has made appraising easier, but it is so rapidly changing that it is essential to understand the new playing field it creates. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry?

Appraisal 195
article thumbnail

Opinion: Applying lessons learned to adapt to a competitive market

Housing Wire

That collapse was historic, and the contraction so severe that I remember checking, daily, a news source specifically designed to track lenders who had closed or gone insolvent. I have some very vivid memories from 2008 as the market changed. In those days, lenders sometimes funded via certified check.

Marketing 284
article thumbnail

16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

There are numerous methods an agent can use to prospect, some traditional and others that leverage technology. As you can probably guess, digital prospecting leverages online platforms and technologies to generate leads. Advertising costs money, and is specifically designed to reach your ideal clients.