Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2024

First American Financial Corporation , a provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions, has published a data-driven analysis of the vital role that the title insurance industry plays in protecting the smooth functioning of the real estate economy in the United States.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2021

Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. The buy is Compass’s first since the residential brokerage started publicly trading shares earlier this month.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Develop a mentoring or coaching program Much has been made about the title industry’s silver tsunami — the anticipated departure of seasoned long-tenured professionals due to retirement. Hands-on training and experiential learning are crucial for developing a practical understanding of the intricate transactions and procedures of title work.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

As the appraisal industry struggles to meet demand, Voxtur has developed a solution to streamline the process. For appraisers, we have developed an end-to-end, encrypted, AI-driven platform to streamline scheduling, manage payments, and facilitate direct, real-time communication between stakeholders.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. The world is a dangerous place for appraisers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. That’s right!

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

The threat posed by wire fraud has commanded quite a bit of attention from the real estate ecosystem. But as the housing industry has gotten better at tackling it, fraudsters have been hard at work developing more creative scams. Then, posing as the property owner, the scammer contacts a real estate agent to list the property.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Lets revisit the basics: In an H&BU analysis, real estate appraisers determine the most probable use of a property by applying four tests: whether the use is legally permissible , physically possible , financially feasible , and maximally productive. The result of this test is the most probable use of the real estate.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For years, Zillow Zesimates have been zinged by real estate professionals for creating angst in the market by their unsupportable value estimates. Property Location – City of Brecksville (Lower Density Suburban). Type of property – Single-Family Residential. Zillow’s Zestimates can be accurate.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unlike a commercial real estate appraisal review, most of the answers from “Facebook experts” are not fact-based; the responses on your social media post will range from beliefs to convictions to opinions. Fortunately, we do not conduct commercial real estate appraisals on social media! Grant Applications.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Population centers like Bozeman and Billings may have more tract homes, but that is a relatively recent development, DeWolf explained. Montana automatically declares these as real property once they are permanently affixed, but the government requires the de-titling paperwork. “I

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In fact, we’ll be even more important because unlike the automotive industry, we have no standardized approach to the collection and development of real property data. There can be a wide variance between what intended users require in terms of property data, think lenders versus tax assessors.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value? Isn’t that all that appraisers do?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

People decide to launch a real estate appraisal career because they’re following in a family member’s footsteps or they’re intent on building a career in a field they love, as well as one that pays well and has a flexible schedule. Top reasons people enjoy a real estate appraisal career.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. FIRREA and Bank Guidelines Interagency and Evaluation Guidelines SBA Appraisal Requirements.

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MN Real Estate Services

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When Emotions Are Raw, and Trust Is Low, You Need a Real Estate Appraisal That Could Stand Up In Court If It Had To. Your client is going through divorce and there is real property involved. You contact Minnesota Real Estate Appraisal Services LLC in Minnesota and get them to do an Appraisal that both parties can trust.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Our goal is helping our clients make sound investment decisions and solve real estate problems to achieve their financial and business goals. Understanding the perspectives of the appraiser and bank appraisal review department helps lenders communicate with the borrower at the onset of the real estate financing process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

To ensure suitability, research neighborhoods, read reviews, and consult locals or real estate agents. Always visit the property before signing any agreement, and create a comprehensive list of priorities such as safety, proximity to work or public transport, access to amenities, and budget to aid decision-making. Sage advice!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When it comes to nuisance neighbors, I try to visit with real estate agents who have recently sold properties that are within close proximity to the property I am appraising, if possible. Real estate agents are typically more connected with the public and these types of situations than we appraisers usually are.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Article 9 requires all agreements related to real estate transactions to be written, understandable, and contain all obligations of the parties.

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McKissock

JANUARY 4, 2022

Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details. McKissock professional development courses. more stringent) than AQB criteria. McKissock Learning.

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Property Metrics

MAY 28, 2021

One of the unique challenges of commercial real estate investment is that markets, types of property , return expectations, and physical environments are in a constant state of change. The real estate term for this type of risk is “obsolescence” and there are three types that CRE investors should be aware of.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

retail and restaurant headquarters, but the Columbus, OH real estate and job markets have seen remarkable growth, too. As such, there is no better time than now to seek out commercial real estate in Columbus, Ohio. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Upside (and Downside) of Buying Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio.

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Simonson Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. As appraisers’ we assemble facts, statistics, and other information on a specific property.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. Keep reading for insights on the appraisal profession, how to become a property appraiser, and, finally, how to maintain your license and grow your career. Diagramming or photographing a property and its structures.

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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. Download our free guide on how to get the most out of your professional development.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a whole, commercial real estate has seen great success in 2022, despite rising interest rates. Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. Surges in Residential and Commercial Real Estate, and Land Sales.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g., fee simple, leased fee, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.)

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2020

In any real estate appraisal assignment, you must use one of the two written report options outlined in USPAP: Appraisal Report or Restricted Appraisal Report. USPAP STANDARD 2 clearly states the minimum content requirements for reporting a real property appraisal. What you did or did not do in developing the appraisal.

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DataMaster

MARCH 17, 2021

Real estate transactions should be bias-free. This Opinion addresses Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development Reporting. As most appraisers know, the Appraisal Foundation issued an exposure draft of a complete revision of Advisory Opinion 16 on March 1st.

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McKissock

JUNE 21, 2022

The subdivision developer, builder, sales staff, surveyors, appraisers, brokers, as well as attorneys from all sides eventually were involved. Some developers do it differently. In many cases, the developer will plat the lots surrounding water retention ponds so that each lot has a triangular wedge going to the center of the pond.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

As a result, the real estate industry is progressively adopting ecology-minded trends, resulting in the gradual emergence of green buildings (both commercial and residential) across the country. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property. How was the situation resolved?

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McKissock

AUGUST 4, 2022

From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. Mel was first licensed as an appraiser in 1991 and as a real estate broker in 1988.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career. Further adding some confusion into the mix is USPAP’s conditional requirement for appraisers to develop and report an opinion of ‘Reasonable Exposure Time.’

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