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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! Appraisers make adjustments based on this information.”

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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

Loans for second homes, investment properties, cash-out refinances, construction loans, multi-unit properties, renovation loans, condos, co-ops or manufactured homes are not eligible. Any loan application flagged as ineligible by Fannie Mae’s automated underwriting system will have to use a traditional appraisal. “If

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Top 6 Commercial Appraisal FAQ’s

Simonson Real Estate

New construction or planned renovations – Actual construction cost statements, plans, material specifications, etc. What is a Standard Turn-around Time for a Commercial Appraisal? Providing an in-depth and accurate appraisal report can take many hours to complete. We’d be happy to help.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

And that means you can actually impact your home’s value by making renovations that are likely to increase its marketability and value in the real estate market. . The Value of a Home Appraisal. What Is the Home Appraisal Process? Major points on an appraiser’s checklist include: Square footage of home and property.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Lenders, what’s in it for you?