Just as predicted — the second wave hit hard.
The moment the government shutdown lifted, valuation companies across the country started releasing the assignments that had been sitting in queue for weeks. Agents who were ready are now buried in work — but many others are still catching up after a tough few weeks.
First, a Word for Those Who Went Without Paychecks
For many families, this shutdown wasn’t just an inconvenience — it was a real hardship.
Government workers, contractors, and even agents tied to federal programs went weeks without pay or steady income.
Government workers, contractors, and even agents tied to federal programs went weeks without pay or steady income.
If that was you, I get it.
This business can be unpredictable even in the best of times. But the same systems that create those gaps also create new opportunities when the wheels start turning again — and that’s what we’re seeing now.
This business can be unpredictable even in the best of times. But the same systems that create those gaps also create new opportunities when the wheels start turning again — and that’s what we’re seeing now.
Why the Surge Happened
During the shutdown, thousands of valuation requests were connected to forbearances, loan deferrals, and modification reviews — all frozen until government operations resumed.
Now that those agencies are back online, lenders and servicers are scrambling to catch up.
They need updated property values for:
They need updated property values for:
- Forbearance extensions and loan workouts
- Loan modification reviews
- Portfolio re-evaluations for institutional investors
- Default and loss mitigation cases reopening after the pause
This isn’t a random spike — it’s the release of a massive backlog that built up during the shutdown.
What This Means for Real Estate Agents
If you’re already approved with multiple valuation companies, your inbox is probably overflowing with new BPO assignments.
If not, this is the wake-up call.
If not, this is the wake-up call.
BPOs move when everything else stops.
They’re how the industry measures risk, processes hardship relief, and keeps property values current — whether or not closings are happening.
They’re how the industry measures risk, processes hardship relief, and keeps property values current — whether or not closings are happening.
That’s why so many agents rely on valuation work to stabilize their income during unpredictable markets.
How to Turn This Into Long-Term Income
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The BPO Income Accelerator Course teaches you how to:
- Get approved with multiple valuation companies
- Complete reports quickly and accurately
- Track payment cycles for consistent weekly deposits
- Build a dependable income system that runs all year long
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Final Thoughts
The shutdown hurt a lot of people — but it also reminded us how important steady, diversified income is.
The agents who prepared before the slowdown are now reaping the rewards.
If you missed this wave, there’s still time to catch the next one — because the need for accurate property valuations isn’t going anywhere.
If you missed this wave, there’s still time to catch the next one — because the need for accurate property valuations isn’t going anywhere.
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