It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model

It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model, says real estate coach Bernice Ross. There is too much room for error, especially in today’s super-fast-paced market. Continue reading

Is a CMA an appraisal? Contrary to popular belief — it is

The current widespread misuse of the word “appraisal” may not uproot long-established mores, but everyone should raise their antenna a bit if they’re attempting to suggest a CMA is not an appraisal. Continue reading

How to protect your buyers from appraisal catastrophes

With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-ask offer. Continue reading

DashCMA announces report sharing

Inman Innovator Award Finalist dashCMA announced this week it has launched a new feature for sharing reports via web link with buyers and sellers. Continue reading