Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to ATTOM’s latest analysis of more than 52 million single-family home and condo sales over the past 11 years, buyers who close on December 4 are seeing the lowest premium above the automated valuation model (AVM). While still above market value, homebuyers are only paying a 4.8% premium above market value) October (7.4%

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 26, 2024

Imagine you could get a report card for a home, highlighting each element that adds or subtracts value. This is called property valuation. Whether buying, selling, or refinancing a property, a meticulous and professional appraisal is essential to ensure fair market value. What Is Property Valuation?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Revive has released a new tool named “Revive Vision AI” designed to assist real estate professionals in property valuation. This AI-driven tool uses computer vision technology to evaluate the current condition of a property and provide a detailed assessment of its current market value and potential value post-renovation.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

An automated valuation model (AVM) provides an estimate of market value for a subject property at a specific point in time. To determine a value for the subject property, the most common AVM method is the use the prices of comparable properties that were recently sold. With access to a property database of more than 5.5

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Be it for good or evil, the only way to quantify how much the improvements contribute to the market value of the underlying site, as if it were vacant, is via the analytics of the Cost Approach. And this requires the appraiser to collect, verify and analyze data to conclude a credible vacant site value.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 4, 2024

The report analyzed property tax data collected from county tax assessor offices nationwide at the state, metro and county levels along with estimated market values of single-family homes calculated using an automated valuation model (AVM).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on Wednesday to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” Those options include value acceptance (formerly appraisal waivers), value acceptance plus property data and hybrid appraisals. “We

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 27, 2023

Investors employ diverse real estate appraisal and valuation methods that offer distinct benefits. Understanding these methods is essential for effective commercial and residential real estate valuation. Learn about the most common property valuation methods.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Alternate valuation products are new tools for determining the market value of residential properties. They use technology and smart algorithms to provide a better and more accurate value for a property. While traditional methods are still very important, alternate valuation options add new insights to this process.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Accurately establishing a home’s value is not just an important factor in real estate transactions and mortgage lending, it is integral to household wealth creation, as homeownership continues to be one of the primary pathways for Americans to build wealth. So, what can be done to mitigate bias and inequality in the valuation process?

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

How Capitalization Rates Affect Real Estate Valuation The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is a real estate valuation measure used to compare different real estate investments. It is calculated by dividing the net operating income (NOI) by the market value or purchase price of a property.

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George Dell

AUGUST 9, 2023

How do you measure “close enough” to a market value? Valuation is numbers. We have standards you know! Editor’s Note: This is Standards, part 3.10 of George Dell’s series on How Do I Move to EBV? Links to the earlier posts are here. Some numbers are numbers, like building SqFt.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Interactive ClearAVM (automated valuation model). ClearAVM is an AI-based, investment-grade AVM that produces reliable, highly-accurate market value predictions and uses machine learning to deliver property valuations on more than 139 million addresses across the United States.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Shared equity programs are growing across the country, and lenders and appraisers should understand the nuances of these programs to ensure accurate valuations. A few things to watch out for: The contract price may be considerably below fair market value and should not influence the appraised value. What is shared equity?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We have to know why some properties could potentially be closing at different price levels, and figure out where market value is in the midst of that,” he said. ”So This includes identifying any differences between homes where the seller pays for the buyer’s agent’s compensation, versus the ones where the buyer pays out of pocket. “We

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

However, markets fluctuate widely, particularly in high-demand markets with excellent schools or near desirable neighborhoods. Difficulty Finding Comps You might have difficulty finding comparable properties to base your valuation on in a buyer’s market. In a buyer’s market, such figures are rarely that perfect.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 26, 2024

The SCA is a model used to predict a value. The SCA grid includes units of comparison that are imposed upon the analyst. Multivariable regression (MVR) is another valuation model that gets a lot of attention. The cost of 200 square feet is $20,000, but the market does not pay 100% of cost.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

In spite of the growing popularity of automated valuation models (AVMs), nearly all appraisers conducted their work in person, while 81% did so through desktop/drive-by appraisals, according to the survey. Other challenges Appraisers were much less likely to cite high demand for appraisals as a challenge compared to the year-earlier period.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

This year, our magazine is loaded with insightful articles ranging on topics such as market value to ANSI standards, and so much more! Make sure you look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – there are plenty of new sessions, speakers, and sponsors this year! Valuation Expo will be held at the Mirage Hotel September 7-9!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It could also have big implications for appraisers, who are already nervous about the continued rise of automated valuation models. Cape Analytics’ AI system instantly extracts property condition from images, which is then run through Weiss’ valuation model, Raj Dosaj, Cape Analytics’ head of real estate, explained.

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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. All three are market-based approaches.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise.

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.

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McKissock

MARCH 3, 2023

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

For example, Class Valuation , one of the nation’s largest AMCs, provides its data collectors with imagery technology that creates a digital twin of the property. In its selling guide announcement , Fannie Mae wrote, “We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Prosecutors for the government initially argued that he should owe $69 million to the companies that lent to Live Well and the defunct lender’s estate based on — what was determined in court to be — inflated valuations of interest-only bonds backed by Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A date of death appraisal, also known as a “valuation as of the date of death” is a type of real estate or personal property appraisal that determines the fair market value of assets as of the date a person passed away. Valuation Date : The valuation date is critical in these appraisals.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 14, 2022

A lot of people don’t realize just how tech-driven the modern day real estate market truly is. Yes, it’s true that certain things like valuations and appraisals still require a lot of time and energy from a certified professional. Case in point: valuation software. Why Valuation Software Matters.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The market has since cooled off, but taxes are going up. That, combined with higher home valuations from sales last year, has meant that the average homeowner will pay an extra $130 annually in tax through fiscal year 2024, according to the county. The assessed value is often significantly lower than the appraised market value.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

LoanDepot , backed by private equity shop Parthenon Capital Partners, first announced plans to go public in September 2015 , but canceled the IPO hours before pricing due to what the company called adverse “market conditions.” At the time, loanDepot had sought a market value of $2.4 billion to $2.6

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

When we go through the brokerage valuation process, the product is Fair Market Value (FMV). This is essentially the home price that a willing homebuyer would pay a seller. Interestingly, though, FMV isn’t always the final purchase price in a lot of the deals out there.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 11, 2024

By using the appraisal to price their home to the market, and factoring in the improvements, they were able to price it competitively and sell within a reasonable period of time. Accurate pricing involves more than adding the cost of improvements to the market value of your home. Cost does not always equal value.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. employ certified professionals who understand the nuances of the local market. is a wise choice.

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