McKissock

MAY 10, 2023

If you’re a licensed trainee entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real estate appraisers don’t have the time to mentor a beginner. Older appraisers will often want to keep the business alive, and thus will be glad to train a successor. However, this is a “greying” business.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Bias in real estate appraisals is an unfortunate reality that many marginalized communities and people of color continue to deal with to this day. A 2020 study based on 12 million appraisals found that the racial composition of a neighborhood shaped housing values far more in 2015, and than in the 1980s. In fact, 12.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The Appraisal Foundation this week named Kelly Davids, former superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, as its new president. Kelly Davids As an SVP of the Appraisal Foundation, Davids already served to manage the organization’s day-to-day operations and has helped lead special projects.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “It’s a lot more than just pulling comps!”

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2023

The CE Shop has added real property appraisal to its education offerings. This addition to the curriculum offering rounds out education options for those seeking a career within the real estate industry, be it a real estate agent, mortgage loan originator, or home inspector.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 26, 2023

Disputing Low Appraisal Values Are you wondering how to appeal an appraisal? An appraisal appeal is not all that uncommon in real estate. Real Estate appraisers don’t always see eye to eye on what a buyer and seller feel a property is worth.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

AUGUST 16, 2021

What to Know About The Process of Hiring a Real Estate Appraiser What is a real estate appraiser, and what do they do? There are many reasons why you might need the services of a real estate appraiser when you own a home.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Whether you’re a first-time seller or a seasoned pro, the appraisal process used to determine your home’s fair market value can be a little intimidating. Lenders require the appraisal to ensure they’re not loaning the buyer more money than the value of the home. All an appraiser is, is a glorified reporter.

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RISMedia

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The home appraisal process can be a stressful time, whether you're buying or selling a property. It's the job of the appraiser to find the fair market value of the home. But if you know what appraisers look for, you […]. If their findings don't match the buyer's offer, there can be delays in the transaction.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The list can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day. Now in its 12th year, the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations in the industry.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JUNE 13, 2022

Appraisal vs. Market Analysis Specific real estate terms can be confusing when buying or selling a home. The perfect example is a comparative market analysis and a real estate appraisal. Many buyers and sellers will ask a real estate agent, “is a […].

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you’re thinking about starting or advancing your appraisal career, you probably want to know: How much do real estate appraisers make? A recent survey reported in the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual earnings depends on many different factors.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There are an estimated 75,100 licensed appraisers in the U.S., People decide to launch a real estate appraisal career because they’re following in a family member’s footsteps or they’re intent on building a career in a field they love, as well as one that pays well and has a flexible schedule.

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McKissock

MAY 26, 2023

How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the BEST way to survive a slow market as an appraiser?” What’s the BEST way to survive a slow real estate market? Want to share your opinion?

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Realty Biz

JULY 11, 2022

One of the vital discussions you will probably have with your real estate agent is surrounding the real estate appraisal. Your agent will likely advise you to either add an appraisal contingency or waive it depending on the type of real estate market that presently exists.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CoreLogic announced on Thursday the launch of “ScanToSketch,” an augmented reality (AR)-based property measuring and sketching tool to create home appraisal reports. Developed using CoreLogic’s appraisal software brand “a la mode,” the tool has been used to complete roughly 20,000 property sketches.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In August 2020, a couple in Jacksonville, Florida, ordered an appraisal on their house so they could take advantage of low refinancing rates. And what was the difference between the first and second appraisal? This example showcases a widespread and longstanding issue with real estate appraisals and racism in the United States.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Appraisal technology company Accurate Group announced this week that it has acquired Voxtur Appraisal Services , an appraisal management company (AMC). Voxtur primarily serves real estate finance providers and specializes in broker-price opinions (BPOs), alternative valuation methods and traditional appraisals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: How is technology changing appraisals?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Appraisers and real estate agents have a love/hate relationship. Of course, we love them when the home value appraises at or above our client’s sales price, and not so much when it doesn’t. For some agents as well as homeowners, appraisals are a bit of a mystery. Appraisers make time adjustments. Am I right?

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Propmodo

JANUARY 12, 2023

There has long been anecdotal evidence of racial bias when it comes to real estate appraisals. Numerous stories have been published about black homeowners finding their houses appraised for more after they spoofed that a white family was living there. I reached out to one of the.

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McKissock

MARCH 5, 2021

If you’re considering a career in appraisal, you probably want to know: What’s the average real estate appraiser salary? Survey data from the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual income varies according to factors such as license level, years of experience, and more.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

If you are an independent appraiser, these can be particularly hard questions to answer, since you may be mostly or entirely responsible for setting up your retirement plan. Here are some insightful tips on how to retire, geared specifically toward real estate appraisers. Should you? How can you know? your SS income.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 8, 2020

So, you’re interested in becoming a real estate appraiser. But how do you know if you’re a good fit for the appraisal profession? To help answer these questions, we’ve outlined eight characteristics of a successful real estate appraiser. Time is money, after all. Self-Motivated.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

REcolorado has strategically boosted that value with a focus on building a trusted, cooperative, and comprehensive real estate marketplace to position customers for success. HousingWire: REcolorado does not just serve Colorado real estate professionals you consider yourselves their business partner.

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GeekEstate

JUNE 14, 2021

Valcre is an appraisal platform for the commercial real estate industry. The post End-to-end Appraisal Software for Commercial Real Estate appeared first on GeekEstate Blog. [Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showc ase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Valcre.].

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McKissock

JULY 16, 2021

Are you about to take your appraisal licensing and certification exam and have knots in your stomach? Then you’re in luck, because our Pro-Series webinar, “Proven Test Taking Tips for Your Real Estate Appraiser Exam,” is back by popular demand!

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As a property appraiser, an important part of your job is keeping up with the latest industry updates and the state of the real estate market. What are some good go-to news sources for appraisers? ” Here’s a breakdown of commonly used appraisal news sources, in order of popularity. Appraiser webinars.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

The parent company of appraisal software firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has acquired California-based appraisal management company Valligent Technologies. Hybrid appraisals rely on third-party data collection, while desktop appraisals require photos and a floor plan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2021

The booming real estate market has created a high demand for appraisal services. This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting closing dates. HousingWire: What’s the biggest pain point appraisers are currently facing?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Appraisal Institute , the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, has launched a new program to increase the ranks of veteran and minority appraisers. The Appraisal Institute has been criticized for a lack of diversity in its ranks and acknowledged a need to modernize.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

Appraisal Insights , an appraisal education company committed to eradicating bias, announced its official launch this week. The goal is to quip key stakeholders and decision-makers in the housing industry with the knowledge necessary for preventing bias and enhancing the quality and integrity of real estate appraisals.

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McKissock

JUNE 6, 2022

The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which appraisers said they’d like additional training. Are you looking for new and better ways to leverage Excel tools in your appraisal business? View the schedule.

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REM Online

MARCH 3, 2021

The original post can be found at the following URL: Heretic appraisal pricing: Better real estate valuation. I believe that the appraisal theory that most of you have learned in school is so outdated that it has very little relevance to 2021.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If discrimination is committed by appraisers – as the news headlines would suggest – fellow appraisers and real estate agents say they rarely witness or experience it. Another issue with appraiser competency could be appraisers’ apparent lack of familiarity with valuation tools.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Are you interested in learning how to become a luxury real estate appraiser ? There are many reasons to consider specializing in this profitable appraisal niche. Here are helpful tips on how to become a luxury real estate appraiser. Become a certified residential or certified general appraiser.

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