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MV Realty files for bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. If the homeowner breaks the agreement or decides to terminate it early, they must pay the firm 6% of the appraised value of the home. The story was first reported by CBS News.

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MV Realty banned from North Carolina

Housing Wire

If the homeowner breaks the agreement or decides to terminate it early, they must pay the firm 6% of the appraised value of the home. 2023 , MV Realty filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the 33 states it operates in.

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Guide to Basic Website Optimization for Appraisers

McKissock

Optimizing your real estate appraisal website to improve your Google search ranking is a great way to bring in more clients and increase your earnings. Basic SEO tips for appraisers. Free guide: Get insights and trends to help you grow your appraisal career. Download your free copy of the Appraisal Income Guide.

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Appraisal Definition: How Your Home Value is Determined and Why

HomeLight

An appraisal is the process of determining what something is worth, getting an official value on a big ticket item — whether that item is your engagement ring, your late grandfather’s Black Forest cuckoo clock, or your beloved home. Charitable contributions of property over $5,000 require a qualified appraisal for tax deduction purposes.

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9 Ways to Handle Appraisal Pressure and Still Maintain Your Ethical Reputation

McKissock

There’s no simple and easy way to deal with appraisal pressure. A major source of frustration for appraisers is the realization that clients do not have to follow USPAP. The ethical and performance requirements of USPAP apply only to appraisers, not to clients. Educate your appraisal clients.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

There are many types of litigation where real estate appraisers can be helpful in providing evidence to the court. Many of these will require engaging the appraiser to perform an appraisal specifically for the case. Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it.

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The appraisal industry’s hidden hand

Housing Wire

He started contracting with home mortgage lenders to appraise the value of the property tied to a loan. “It He reentered the appraisal business through a different door. He reentered the appraisal business through a different door. It fit well. I have always been good with numbers, and I enjoy looking at houses,” he said.