Opinion
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024
Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20% down, with OK from federal regulator
If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes
How long have you been an agent? Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers simple strategies to tackle this question and turn seller leads into signed listings
Study finds that homes located within historically redlined neighborhoods tend to have lower property values because they have less living space and smaller lot sizes
Proposed standards would include random sample testing and reviews to protect against data manipulation and ensure a 'high level of confidence' in the estimates produced by AVMs
Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support new value acceptance + property data valuation process
Properties must be eligible for an appraisal waiver, and like Better's 'One Day Mortgage,' some fine print can stand in the way of getting a loan approved in 24 hours
The three Procision AVM solutions, offered at different price points, are tailored to fit specific needs and budgets of such clients as lenders, servicers and capital market decision makers
Company known for its nationwide property data launches new valuation model aimed at single-family rental properties, to provide estimated monthly rents for 72M properties in US
Opinion
It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model. There is too much room for error, especially in today's super-fast-paced market
Released Wednesday morning, the 5-point plan seeks to arm consumers with assistance, prevent algorithmic bias, cultivate a more diverse appraisal industry and leverage data for policymaking
Strategic investment by Canadian private equity firm Novacap provides fuel for growth
Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing
The deal includes title and closing technology platform that integrates with loan origination systems used by most lenders