A neighborhood's racial makeup impacts home values more now than it did in 1980
The race home appraisal gap has doubled since 1980, according to a new study published in the sociological journal Social Problems
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Majordomo releases app for pre-inspection home ratings
The 4-star rated inspection analysis tool now has an app for quickly rating the quality of a home before an official inspection
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
How appraisers are adapting during COVID-19
Appraisers, just like many others in the industry, have had to make changes and adapt to the current situation. Here are the many ways COVID-19 has affected their day-to-day operations
by Mason Spurgeon Apr 28
Pulse: What’s your biggest challenge with financing? Readers sound off
From inventory shortages to lackadaisical buyers to lender confusion, here are the biggest issues readers are seeing
by Inman Feb 25
HouseCanary flies away with $65M in latest Series C funding round
The valuation startup plans to use the money to build out more technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 6
Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process
Help your clients — and yourself — during those tension-filled negotiations
by Troy Palmquist Jan 23
Grow up! 20 unprofessional agent behaviors that need to stop
Opinion
Life is harried enough. Try to pay attention to these everyday courtesies and stop making life hell for everyone around you
by Nicole Solari Jan 20
Don't lose your mind! 10 tips for staying sane through challenging transactions
We've all dealt with impossible client expectations and demands. Here's how to stay level-headed through contentious transactions
by Missy Yost Nov 15
NAR lawsuit is good for consumers
Opinion
Savvy and progressive industry leaders such as Redfin’s Glenn Kelman and Northwest MLS are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy
by Brad Inman Sep 13
How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions
Opinion
Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
by Cara Ameer May 29
Realtor group sends cease and desist over CoreLogic data breach
Austin Board of Realtors is demanding Travis Central Appraisal District destroy data it obtained from CoreLogic
by Patrick Kearns May 9
3 reasons listing agents should attend appraisals
Opinion
Are agents who don't attend appraisals doing a disservice to the property?
by Troy Palmquist May 2
Appraisal coming up? 4 things you should tell buyers
Often, people seem to research the car they want to buy more than the house they are thinking about purchasing — let's change that
by Jeff Owens Apr 30
The next big paradigm shift? Quick appraisals in under 2 weeks
Anow says it handles more than 50,000 appraisals a month. The company has pioneered a digital platform meant to speed the process up and better inform clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 14
A canary
HouseCanary has quietly launched a new portal called ComeHome that aims to provide nuanced valuations. But some MLS execs don't know how their data got on the site
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25