Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These and other steps are sorely needed to bring the appraisal process in line with advances to digitize mortgages, utilizing technology to combat inconsistencies that continue to beleaguer the profession, and reduce closing slowdowns often caused by appraisal capacity issues. The modern appraisal movement is accelerating.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

. ———————————————— Appraisal/Appraiser Bias Accusations Per a recent appraisersblogs post: removal of all appraisal bias propaganda from the official whitehouse.gov website.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Be sure to put in a comment requesting it. == The Future of Property Appraisal: Unveiling the UAD Redesign and New URAR By: McKissock August 15, 2023 At the recent Valuation Expo conference in Las Vegas, Heather Sullivan (Aloft), Ken Defeo (Fannie Mae), and Sean Murphy (Freddie Mac) provided a peek at some of the upcoming changes.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll discuss 15 reasons your home may not appraise for the value you anticipated, and I’ll share valuable tips for homeowners to help your home appraise for top dollar. Outdated Features and Finishes: Homes with outdated features and finishes can struggle to meet the expected appraisal value.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Set aside money for emergency repairs and system enhancements to boost safety and increase property values. Heating and Cooling Inefficient heating methods found in older homes can benefit from modernization, which leads to substantial energy savings.  Lastly, always prioritize safety measures when managing an old property.

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Zillow

JULY 25, 2016

Get to know the property Every house, no matter if it's a 100-year-old Victorian or a modern marvel , should have some type of inspection before it's sold. Your contract should include a " contingency " for such an inspection, to protect you from unwittingly buying a money pit. This isn't good news.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

Note that this is an entirely separate process from something like a home inspection. The easy way to think of it is that an appraisal is entirely focused on determining the true value of a home. A home inspection, on the other hand, is all about the functional quality of the home.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

Note that this is an entirely separate process from something like a home inspection. The easy way to think of it is that an appraisal is entirely focused on determining the true value of a home. A home inspection, on the other hand, is all about the functional quality of the home.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. An excellent way to get more appraisal business! How to get a FREE Google Business Profile.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. So, it’s pretty safe to state that the “appraiser shortage” of yesteryear is over, and reviewers now have more time on their hands. Excerpts: Disciplinary complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. What’s happening now. To read more, click here.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” No inspections or appraisals? All cash and investors.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

. “The appraiser profession needs greater diversity, allowing those involved in the process to reflect the diverse communities they serve.” Appraisers are trained to provide an objective, unbiased analysis, but they also must rely upon data and methodologies that have been impacted by the systemic racism of redlining.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Soaring ceilings, expansive open spaces, & impeccable finishes, every detail reflects modern elegance. baths, 21,927 sq.ft. acre lot, built in 2017 Nestled along 150 ft. of Biscayne Bays pristine coastline, the estate offers an unparalleled experience on nearly an acre. the winding down of PAVE seems almost inevitable.

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