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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

The first includes development and use of processes to ensure regulatory and policy requirements are being upheld by the business unit originating mortgage products. report, part of a report, or some combination of these) that was performed as part of an appraisal or appraisal review assignment.”

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4 Potential Benefits of Hybrid and Bifurcated Appraisals

McKissock

A major selling point for completing hybrid or bifurcated appraisals is that the appraiser will save a good deal of time by not inspecting the property, not taking photos of comparable sales, and not sitting in traffic.

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Does the Home You Want To Buy Qualify for a USDA Loan? Here’s How To Tell

Realtor

This is definitely the case if you’re considering a USDA loan from the Department of Agriculture. Though the design, system, and fuel source don’t matter, the unit must provide appropriate temperature control. Operable heating and cooling: The home must have working heating and cooling systems.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Urban, Suburban, Rural in Appraisals Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Read the full report.

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The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning Appraisal for Real Estate Properties

The Robert Weiler Company

The following guide walks readers through all the definitional terms involved in the estate planning and real estate appraisal process (also referred to as an appraisal for estate planning purposes) and how best to prepare when, eventually, we will all boldly leave this Earth. What Does the Probate Process Look Like?