Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2021

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Are you considering skipping the home inspection? A home inspection ensures you have the full picture regarding a property’s costs and value.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

The firm announced Friday that it is incorporating Public Resource Code (PRC) 4291 inspection data into its WFMS. CoreLogic said it plans on using this data to improve its prefill solution by providing insurance carriers with important wildfire mitigation information to support policyholders. CoreLogic’s WFMS ranges from 0.1

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

Unfortunately, the ability to obtain information on individual property data about these two factors is hard to come by, short of an interior physical inspection. The post Property condition information that’s cloud-based – “Word cloud” based appeared first on HousingWire. Realtor Comments Hold Vital Info.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Proactive communication: Keeping borrowers informed and supported When disaster strikes, borrowers need clarity not confusion. Coordinating property inspections and updated valuations helps maintain collateral value, protecting long-term investment integrity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. The AAR consists of an onsite property inspection completed by a local and licensed real estate agent or broker.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. Provide value Offer engaging content that both informs and entertains.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2025

The platform supports mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors with solutions such as PCR+AVM for home equity and portfolio lending, Uniform Property Data (UPD) for first mortgage valuations, and disaster inspections to assess property conditions in FEMA-declared disaster areas. For more information, visit [link].

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the heated debate from Valuation Expo, “To Inspect or not to Inspect” where we discuss both sides to the new bifurcated appraisal. How is this information beneficial to appraisers? The post Revisiting To Inspect or Not to Inspect with Jordan Petkovski appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the heated debate from Valuation Expo, “To Inspect or not to Inspect” where we discuss both sides to the new bifurcated appraisal. How is this information beneficial to appraisers? The post Revisiting To Inspect or Not to Inspect with Jordan Petkovski appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Comparables can help agents assess current market trends, and make informed decisions when it comes to a fair offer price.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 27, 2025

Once folks enter the ADI program, they also have access to a wide range of support, including mentorship, informative seminars, and networking. There are lots of appraisal management companies and lenders out there that allow trainees to inspect properties.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Tips To Ensure a Successful Appraisal When it comes to the home appraisal process, providing complete and accurate information is critical for a successful appraisal. Whether youre representing a seller or assisting a buyer, the more accurate and complete the information you provide, the smoother the process will be.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The FHA should critically evaluate and simplify inspection criteria, review the inspection requirements for FHA appraisals, and modernize criteria wherever possible “to help reduce homebuying hurdles over non-essential, smaller home repair issues,” the authors wrote.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As the internet and websites became commonplace, we saw the introduction of online MLS systems and the creation of national property information providers. Deep Learning gave us the ability to make sense of raw data and turn it into useful information. This is the digital transformation of the appraiser’s inspection data.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Home inspections, which typically span hours, encompass various elements including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural components.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

First American offers an integrated suite of staff and network appraisal products and services, including standard appraisals, collateral inspection services and hybrid valuations through First American Mortgage Solutions’ Appraisal Management Company (AMC) and the First American Staff Appraiser Company.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. For more information, please visit incenteram.com. About McKissock Learning.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2024

“Today’s update clarifies instructions, adds new guidance, and incorporates previously published Mortgagee Letters (ML) in Sections I, II, III, and IV as well as Appendix 7.0,” HUD explained in an informational notice about the updates. An extensive update was published to general reconsideration of value (ROV) requirements.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Valuation Selector helps lenders and investors identify the most suitable valuation method (AVM, AVM with inspection, desktop exterior, desktop interior or full appraisal) for a property, depending on its complexity.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

The new feature harnesses the capabilities of multimodal artificial intelligence to instantly analyze and summarize complex property documents, including inspection reports, appraisals and seller disclosures. It pulls information from more than 30 data providers.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We can now use machine learning and algorithms to inspect and identify defects. This technology allows us to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions. AI will allow for entire populations to be inspected; therefore, increasing data accuracy.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! RemoteVal has added a Dynamic Floor Plan Creator, in addition to allowing the appraiser to visually inspect the property in real-time on the date of inspection. We sat down with our hosts to get the inside scoop on this upcoming webinar.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

W]e have been informed that our constituents seeking help in person at local field offices will likely be turned away because reduced staff cannot adequately serve all those who need it, the letter stated.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2023

Reggora contends that this traditional approach relies on “incomplete and imperfect information,” which could then lead to errors in the timely disposition of an appraisal order. This could lead to “lackluster” turn times, revision rates and fee escalation that the new platform is aiming to address.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s also crucial that whatever data can be pulled to display such information is analyzed and deemed credible by an expert in the field: a Certified General Appraiser. The information therein enables underwriters to make informed decisions quickly.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors , floor plans ranked as the third most desired listing feature for homebuyers, after photos and detailed listing information. But floor plans are a relative rarity on multiple listings services: only 10-15% home listings in the U.S. have floor plans. Presented by: Rently.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

hurricane except Katrina and Ian, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and more than the projected price tag for the Los Angeles fires. That’s more than every U.S. Hail damage is one of the leading causes of insurance claims, particularly in storm-prone states like Florida and Texas, Anthony M.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This latest product uses computer vision to assess aerial imagery from airplanes and other sources and extracts information about property conditions, with a focus on marketability and property value , the company said Wednesday. The solution renders an array of nationwide property information available in one PDF report.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Then they fraudulently obtain private information which they use to gain access to people’s email accounts, then they monitor them to find out if they’re in the process of buying a home. . Once they have this information, they send fraudulent wire transfer instructions. Don’t ever email your financial information.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. After a home inspection, issues are going to arise. Structural Issues 1. Plumbing 3.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, creating a digital client consultation form for prospective tenants or property owners enables you to collect detailed information that can inform decision-making and enhance customer satisfaction. These insights empower you to make proactive, informed choices about your investments.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Cooper Group mrcoopergroup.com/ Servicing Coppell, TX Mortgage Machine Services, Inc. Cooper Group mrcoopergroup.com/ Servicing Coppell, TX Mortgage Machine Services, Inc.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Back then, we never thought about the property inspection. We didn’t understand anything other than dual agency and we didn’t have inspections for things like radon gas or uranium in the soil. In the future, that information might come from AI, though. Today, they are dozens of pages long.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Catalysts of change.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Porch, a home services marketplace with partners in insurance, utilities, home inspection and moving, plans to use the cash to pursue acquisitions to seize the opportunity in real estate. “Being a public company with with a very strong balance sheet allows us to be able to go and pursue those more quickly.”

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." The problem with this logic is the buyer may not be fully informed (i.e., of the actual value 50% of the time) and "hybrid appraisers" (which removes the appraiser from the actual inspection of properties) to develop a value opinion. Ever heard of straw buyers?

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