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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Presented by: Altisource.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

It may be that many of the loan originators and real estate agents calling for major changes to the VA appraisal process are be those with the least amount of first-hand experience with the VA product. When it comes to establishing market value, I think the VA appraisal at present determines this as well as any other.

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How to Respond to a Reconsideration of Value Request

McKissock

To help you out, we’ve put together some practical information to strengthen your responses to a mortgage lender’s appraisal appeal, called a reconsideration of value (ROV). No matter how meticulous you are or how good your appraisal reports are, inevitably, you’ll receive complaints about some of your appraisals.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. The number of professional reconsiderations of value coming in are increasing. How to Fight Real Estate Agents’ Appraiser Blacklisting – APPRAISAL TODAY.

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Challenging a mortgage appraisal

Annarbor Appraisal

The first thing to remember as a consumer or real estate agent, is that the client is the lender, not the consumer. The appraisal is for their benefit, but at the same time, the appraiser needs to complete a fair and supportable valuation. There should never be any bias in favor of any party, or value.

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Low Appraisal? No Problem! ROVs to the Rescue

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

It’s called a Reconsideration of Value (ROV) , and it’s a tool that can save the deal, reduce buyer stress, and make real estate agents look like heroes. It’s pretty simple: Submit the request : The buyer (through their lender) requests the appraiser to reconsider their valuation.