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Appraisal Management Company Launches Revolutionary New Appraisal Management Technology

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Coester Appraisal Management Company Launches Revolutionary New Appraisal Management Technology Cloud-based system is the only appraisal technology built on the award-winning Salesforce.com platform March 19, 2012—Rockville, MD—Coester Appraisal Group, a nationwide provider of appraisal management technology and services, has launched Cloud Control, its revolutionary new appraisal management technology. Cloud Control is the only appraisal management software built on...

March 25, 2012 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group Expands Reach Through Acquisition

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Elizabeth Ecker, Reverse Mortgage Daily. Reverse Mortgage appraisal management company Coester Appraisal Group closed a deal Friday to acquire the assets of Washington, D.C.-based Appraisal Scope. The 15-employee AMC will fall under Coester’s direction and will serve as a regional office for the growing AMC. “We’ve been on the hunt for smaller boutique appraisal companies,” Brian Coester, the company CEO told RMD. In the current regulatory environment, recent changes for licensing proce...

November 1, 2011 No Comments

Coester Leads AMC Sphere

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Coester Leads AMC Consolidation Charge with New Acquisition by JACOB GAFFNEY, Housing Wire Coester Appraisal Group is beginning its move to acquire smaller appraisal management companies with the acquisition of Appraisal Scope, a small boutique firm with about 15 employees. CEO Brian Coester didn't release many details on the deal, but said it is not a lump sum cash transaction. Instead, Rockville, Md.-based Coester will retain all employees at Washington, D.C.-based Appraisal Scope and slowl...

October 6, 2011 4 Comments

Coester UCDP and UAD Implementation Slides

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UCDP and UAD Appraisal Compliance Data set. Coester Ap View more presentations from Brian Coester ...

August 29, 2011 3 Comments

UAD/UCDP Seminar

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UAD/View more presentations from Brian Coester.Coester Appraisal Group's educational slideshow regarding the upcoming requirements for the Uniform Collateral Data Portal/Uniform Appraisal Dataset....

August 23, 2011 No Comments

UCDP and UAD Lender Compliance Implementation Checklist

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Is your company ready for the Uniform Collateral Data Portal? Coester Appraisal Group, a nationwide appraisal management company, is ready for the Uniform Collateral Data Portal, better known as the Uniform Appraisal Dataset that will be available for use on June 27th, 2011 and required on or after March 19th, 2012 for all loans being submitted to Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac. We hosted a series of webinar, which is part of a series of online educational programs hosted by Coester Appraisal...

August 11, 2011 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Management Updated Services

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July 15, 2011 No Comments

An Anomaly Within the Housing Numbers: Washington D.C.

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An Anomaly Within the Housing Numbers: Washington D.C. By: Carrie Bay 06/13/2011 The nation’s Capitol stands out as the “shining star” in nearly every market report that crosses the wire. Washington, D.C. has consistently defied the recent declines in home prices. The latest S&P Case-Shiller index upheld D.C. as the only city where home prices are increasing on both a monthly and annual basis. That coincided with an official “double dip” in home prices at the national le...

June 29, 2011 No Comments

Brian Coester Interviewed for Reverse Fortunes Weekly

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Author of this blog and CEO of Coester Appraisal Group was chosen to be interviewed regarding topics such as: Financial Freedom exiting the reverse mortgage industry, Reverse Mortgage Applications being up 10% in February and the NPR interviewing the AARP counsel on the HUD lawsuit. Visit http://reversefortunes.podbean.com/2011/03/26/reverse-fortunes-weekly-episode-147/ to listen to Episode #147 now....

March 28, 2011 No Comments

Dodd / Frank Financial Reform / Compensation Structure

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Concerned about the Dodd-Frank compensation changes? Coester Appraisal Group, a nationwide appraisal management company, will be hosting a free online educational webinar training session on compensation structure changes mandated in the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was signed into law by President Obama in July 2010. The webinar, which is part of a series of online educational programs hosted by Coester Appraisal Group, is complimentary and scheduled for J...

December 29, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Management Prepares Mortgage lenders for Dodd-Frank

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Coester Appraisal Group an appraisal management company which helps mortgage lenders with there valuation needs nationally has been busy helping it’s clients and the lending community deal with the new Dodd-Frank regulations set to be mandated in April, 2011. CEO Brian Coester was quoted as saying “The new regulations are not business as ususal and lenders, appraisal management companies, appraisers and investors are going to have to adjust the way they do business to account for the new reg...

December 14, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group Announces Lender Education Session on Dodd-Frank Act Requirements

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Free webinar will focus on lender compliance and address most common lender issues October 25, 2010—Rockville, MD—Coester Appraisal Group, a nationwide appraisal management company, has announced that it will be hosting an online educational webinar training session on lender requirements mandated in the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was signed into law by President Obama in July 2010. The webinar, which is part of a series of online educational program...

October 29, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group Launches CoesterReverse.com

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Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company has launched CoesterReverse.com which will specialize in provding valuation services for the reverse mortgage community. Coester which completes valuations for some of the top reverse mortgage lender currently is very excited about expanding full service into this areana. Brian Coester, CEO of Coester Appraisal Group was quoted as saying "we have always has a big steak into the reverse mortgage community and we felt it was necessa...

October 7, 2010 No Comments

Coester to offer free education classes for Mortgage Lenders

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Coester Appraisal Group a national appraisal management company is to offer free training classes for mortgage lenders over the next several months. The topics to be covered are appraisal reviews, FHA property standards, value reconsideration's, value estimates and more. The classes which will be taught by CEO Brian Coester who is a trainer for the Columbia Institute, All-Regs and is a regular on industry panels was quoted as saying "we want to educate and empower our clients, a lot of the frust...

September 26, 2010 No Comments

Key Dates for Uniform Collateral Data Portal

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A Uniform Appraisal Dataset that standardizes key appraisal data elements to enhance data quality and promote consistency. Key Dates § September 2010: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset and requirements will be published. § January 1, 2011: For loans to be eligible for sale to either GSE, appraisal reports will be required to use the Uniform Appraisal Dataset for all loan applications on or after this date. A Uniform Collateral Data Portal for the electronic collection of...

August 9, 2010 No Comments

Brian Coester Commissioned by AllRegs to Create Educational Materials for Lenders

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Coester Appraisal Group’s CEO to relay valuation expertise through instruction manuals, video tutorials and classroom training programs for lenders —Training materials will help lenders better respond to buyback requests— July 14, 2010—Gaithersburg, MD—Coester Appraisal Group, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announces that CEO and appraisal expert Brian Coester has been commissioned by AllRegs, a leading information provider for the mortgage lending industry, ...

July 14, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Grooup featured on cover of Mortgage Technology Magazine

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June 18, 2010 No Comments

Vernon Davis commerical shoot… why I choose Vernon Davis

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[caption id="attachment_598" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Vernon and Brian"][/caption] We shot our company commercial with Vernon Davis Thursday June 3rd and to say it was an amazing event would be an understatement. Vernon who is a friend from Maryland is one hell of a nice, well-rounded person and a success on and off the field. A question I have been asked at least two dozen times since the shoot is "Brian, why did you choose Vernon Davis?" The truth is that I do know a lot of ...

June 10, 2010 No Comments

Google AdWords For Appraisal Management Companies

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Over the past several month I have been testing the profitability of my Google AdWords campaign for Coester Appraisal Group. If you are not familiar with Google AdWords it is essentially a Pay-per-click way of advertising your message. For several years we used AdWords as a way to get the word out about our company as well as to drive traffic to our site. About once a month a lead would come in via online and we kept wondering why we are getting 10 - 20 clicks a day with almost no leads. We dec...

May 15, 2010 2 Comments

Coester Appraisal Group joins TNAMP

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Coester Appraisal Group a national appraisal management company joins the Tennessee National Association of Mortgage Professionals. The association is the only statewide industry-supported association dedicated to advancing the knowledge and understanding of the mortgage broker and banker profession. The TNAMP strives to educate and inform the public, legislators and government agency officials regarding the many valuable services and benefits mortgage brokers and bankers provide to home loan b...

May 6, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group – 40 years and counting

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May 2, 2010 No Comments

ReverseIt Reverse Mortgage Appraisals Services

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ReverseIt and Urban Financial Wholesale utilizes Coester Appraisal Group for appraisal management services. ReverseIT who is owned by Urban Financial who is one of the leaders in the reverse mortgage wholesale space has taken a stand for appraisal quality and only allows appraisals to be done by appraisal management companies like Coester Appraisal Group. If you need to order an appraisal for ReverseIT or Urban Financial. Please visit Coester's site at www.coesterappraisals.com or call 8...

April 24, 2010 No Comments

Genworth Reverse Wholesale Appraisal Company

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Genworth Financial Reverse Mortgage Wholesale utilizes Coester Appraisal Group for appraisal management services. Genworth who is one of the leaders in the reverse mortgage wholesale space has taken a stand for appraisal quality and only allows appraisals to be done by appraisal management companies like Coester Appraisal Group. If you need to order an appraisal for Genworth Reverse. Please visit Coester's site at www.coesterappraisals.com or call 888-485-1999 ext 2. You can also e-mail info@c...

April 24, 2010 No Comments

Reverse Mortgage Lenders Choose Coester Appraisal Group for appraisal services.

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With an aging population in need of some help during the down economy reverse mortgages are becoming a more prevalent solution for older homeowners with some equity. One of the most important part of a reverse mortgage loan is the appraisal of the home. With current appraisal regulations limiting the communication between appraiser and loan originators, national appraisal management companies are becoming more and more widely used. Some of the top reverse mortgage lenders including JB Nutter, AA...

April 23, 2010 No Comments

Mortgage Lenders Choose Coester Appraisal Group for there valuations needs

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With appraisal regulations limiting the communication between appraiser and loan originators, national appraisal management companies are becoming more and more widely used. With all of the regulations, requirements and stipulations encompassing the appraisal process the move to appraisal management companies makes senses for the mortgage community. When the regulations were first announced the majority of mortgage lenders signed up with the larger lenders services companies that offered app...

April 20, 2010 No Comments

The Way Valuations Should Be

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April 18, 2010 No Comments

Coester names Bud Ryan Director of Sales

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Coester Appraisal Group named Bud Ryan as director of sale. Bud Ryan began his career in the mortgage industry 18 years ago at PHH Mortgage (aka Cendant Mortgage) in vendor relations where he was quickly promoted to a leadership role overseeing the appraisal management needs of the east coast. He then moved to underwriting and processing leading projects such as automated underwriting and mortgage loan capacity while gaining underwriting and closing expertise. Bud then went to Secondary Marke...

March 29, 2010 No Comments

Mid-Atlantic MBA Conference 2010

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Just last week Coester Appraisal Group and executives attended the regional MBA conference. The conference which was held at the Trump Taj Mahal was overall an upbeat, well attended conference and well worth the trip. The overall theme of the conference was that the industry is ready for a change and ready for a new beginning. Exhibitors were in full force and it was great to see our Real Estate Mortgage Network (REMN) in full attendance as well as our friends at Franklin First and Franklin Am...

March 27, 2010 No Comments

Vernon Davis signs with Coester

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We are very excited to have Vernon Davis sign to endorse our company and do a promotional video. This has been something we have been working on for a few months and we are very excited to be associated with a person of his caliber. I have known Vernon for a few years and were once workout partners at UMCP for about 6 months. He is a strong as a OX, has a tremendous work ethic and his work ethic is probably the reason for all of his success and with nothing but more success to come. Please loo...

March 26, 2010 No Comments

Coester Featured in Mortgage Technology News as Appraisal compliance expert

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Coester Featured in Mortgage Technology as HVCC Expert CEO Brian Coester was recently featured in Mortgage Technology as an appraisal compliance expert.. The two page article titled "Is Uncle Sam Bullying You" gives expert advise on appraisal regulations as well as there place in the mortgage industry. Read Article...

March 15, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group adds Apprasier Distance to interactive map

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Coester Appraisal Group one of the best nationwide appraisal management companies added an "appraiser distance" feature to its interactive mapping tool on its company website. The tool which will allow a visitor to enter a property address, the appraisers last name and license number and then automatically calculate the distance the appraiser traveled to get to the subject property. The database which was verified by the ASC.gov website to ensure the accuracy of the appraisers legal address. Thi...

March 4, 2010 1 Comment

Coester Appraisal Group adds appraiser search tool

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Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company announced its addition of an appraiser search tool on its website. The search tool which enables a visitor to enter a property address on Coester's home page and find nearby appraisers within a given market area is a great tool for the industry to verify if the distance traveled to the property is reasonable for the area. The interactive map was designed to aid the mortgage community in making sure appraisers distance traveled i...

March 4, 2010 1 Comment

Best Appraisal Management Company

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Coester Appraisal Group was ranked as one of the best appraisal management companies in the nation by a recent blind survey of over 15,000 mortgage professionals. The survey which was conducted by mortgage professionals found that It really just comes down to service and consistency and that's were Coester Appraisal Group separates itself from the pack. We thank our clients and our vendors for all of the hard work as it is an honor.You can visit our website at www.coesterappraisals.com or call u...

March 4, 2010 4 Comments

Coester Appraisal Group add's industry job board

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Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company announced the addition of an industry job board on Coester's website. The job board which is open to anyone regardless if they are a client or not is set to enable Coester's clients, vendors and staff to find new prospects as well as new employment opportunities. The idea behind the Job Board was the brain child of CEO of Brian Coester who was quoted as saying "we want our business to be more than "just another appraisal company" ...

February 27, 2010 No Comments

FHA Appraisal Compliance, right around the corner

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Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company is stressing the urgency of mortgage lenders taking a proactive approach to adopting FHA appraisal compliance guidelines set to take effect Feb 15, 2010. The appraisal company which is known for it's excellence service as well as commitment to appraisal quality with an 100% guaranteed appraisal is concerned the mortgage community is not prepared for the switch. Task Force Manager Jerry White was quoted as saying "we have been ...

February 10, 2010 2 Comments

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January 13, 2010 No Comments

Appraisal Management Company surpasses turnaround Goal

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Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company surpassed its goal of averaging less than 4 days total turnaround on appraisals nationally for two consecutive months. The goal which was set by CEO Brian Coester is a milestone to the companies "When Results Matter" focus. The goal was surpassed this January and is an excellent way to bring in the new year. The firm averaged 3 days,19 hours, 48 minutes and 47 seconds on over 2,000 loan files which were included in the tracking ac...

January 10, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group announces new Slogan

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"When Results Matter" is the new company slogan for Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company. The slogan, which was the brain child of several Coester Appraisal Group associates, notably Crystal Witherspoon, Frank Novak and CEO Brian Coester is going to be the center of what Coester has called a "result's based business operation". The idea for the slogan is to paint a picture of what the quality focused appraisal management company can do for its clients as well as th...

January 10, 2010 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group releases company video

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Gaithersburg, MD - Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal management company released its annual company video as an end of year promotion for the lending community to really see what the company does on a daily basis. National Sales Director Brian King was quoted as saying "Having the ability for our clients to truly see how we do things is an extremely valuable tool. What an appraisal management company does on a daily basis is somewhat of a mystery to the lending community. Giving t...

January 3, 2010 No Comments

Appraisal Management Company ask's Operation Managers Of Mortgage Company the difference

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Gaithersburg, MD - December 25, 2009 –- As we get close to the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the appraisal industry from my perspective from 1993 – 2007, I was in the mortgage business and thought I knew it all when it came to appraisals and the valuation of property. When I interviewed for a career with Coester Appraisal Group and was hired ,I personally thought the appraisal industry was going to be much easier than the mortgage industry. Needless to say, this has been a real ...

December 26, 2009 2 Comments

Coester Appraisal Group Video

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Yzp4N4MOI] Can't view video? click here Coester Appraisal Group You want to know what we do? Please take a look e-mail us for more information: sales@coesterappraisals.com...

December 16, 2009 1 Comment

Coester Appraisal Group Adds Every certified apprasier

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Gaithersburg, MD - Coester Appraisal Group a nationwide appraisal company announced today it added "all active" certified appraisers to its national database in an effort to ensure they have all available resources for their clients. The move which was in apart due to the recent controversy surrounding claims regarding appraisal companies not using local appraisers to do the appraisals would put Coester at a tremendous advantage as it would leave no doubt they would have all options available in...

November 28, 2009 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group releases FHA, HVCC Compliant platform early

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Gaithersburg, MD, November 13, 2009 - Coester Appraisal Group is pleased to announce an early release of its HVCC compliant vendor management platform specifically targeted towards upcoming changes effective Jan, 1 2010 when FHA adopts the HVCC. CEO Brian Coester was quoted as saying "FHA is over 60% of lending today. With the adoption of the HVCC, it is imperative the lending community receives the same level of customer service our clients are accustomed to.” The firm, who specializes in n...

November 15, 2009 1 Comment

Brian Coester featured in November 2009 Scotsman Guide

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November 2, 2009 No Comments

Senator Barbara Mikulski Contact's Coester Appraisal

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US Senator Barbara Mikulski responds to Coester Appraisal Groups letter regarding the national real estate market and the role of the appraisal industry. Please see letter below:"Dear Mr. Coester: Thank you for contacting me about recent housing legislation and programs. It's great to hear from you. I appreciate hearing your ideas and views about this issue. The foreclosure crisis is at the heart of the economic downturn. Without the right policies, the effects of foreclosure can be devastating ...

July 24, 2009 2 Comments

Wholesale Lending is down and brokers consildate

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The HVCC is causing some major shifts in the entire industry. One of the smaller things that is happening is slowly mortgage brokers are disappearing. As the months go by and they realize the HVCC is not going to go away they either have the option of putting up with being a pawn in the lenders business model or become a lender themselves. Currently you are seeing a combination of the two. Essentially you are seeing loan offficers move from mortgage brokers to lenders or banks, and you are seein...

July 17, 2009 No Comments

Coester Appraisal Group

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The state of the market is in a constant change. With houses going down in some areas and other areas values are still going strong. Its a tough job for an appraiser now days because you always have to walk that line....

September 27, 2007 No Comments