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Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs. Incenter’s Remote BPO and remote Inspections don’t require homeowners to download mobile applications and take pictures on their own. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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Is this housing market affordable for the average shopper?

Housing Wire

Most of the buyers in this area are putting offers in with no appraisal gap — willing to take care of anything that doesn’t appraise — and no inspections, which makes me cringe.”. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. So, what does this mean for buyers? Should they give up? This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Send Us Your Crazy Appraisal Stories!

Appraisal Buzz

This article was first published in the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. All the way from haunted encounters to animals that have been (unexpectedly) stumbled upon – Share with us and you could be featured in our Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine. for your chance to be in Appraisal Buzz Magazine! Well, we want to hear all about it!

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An inside look at local housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Buyers “are waiving inspections, an appraisal contingency, and the latest trend is to pay closing costs usually done by the seller.” HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. “It is like ten kids fighting over one ice cream cone. One kid will give $4 instead of $1. One kid will give their parent’s car.” Already a member?

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Opinion: seven things to look for in a home equity partner

Housing Wire

They can do this by applying advanced technology — digital title solutions, automated inspection and appraisal tools, consumer-facing scheduling apps and eClosing solutions — and working with you to optimize your internal workflows and processes. To read the full December/January issue of HousingWire Magazine, click here.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

According to Remodeling Magazine, the 2021 average for a kitchen remodel is $26,214, adding an average of almost $19,000 to a home’s value, or 72% of the investment. Another area with high ROI includes replacing laminate countertops and adding new, resilient flooring, the magazine notes.

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The New Appraisal Buzz Forum is Here

Appraisal Buzz

This includes the AMC directory, the Buzz Magazine, all of our webinars, and much more! Best post could be the craziest DIY project you encountered on an inspection, the funniest appraiser joke or story, a conversation starter that gets people talking, or just tell your favorite Buzz staff member what a great job they are doing.

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