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What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process

Housing Wire

AVMs do not account for upgrades or renovations. Sometimes properties have increased in value due to recent upgrades or renovations. The post What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process appeared first on HousingWire. This information is not known by AVMs, nor do they calculate possible value adjustments.

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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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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. This product allows a homebuyer to purchase a fixer-upper and finance the purchase and renovation in one loan based on the expected appraised value of the home after improvements. Who is eligible?

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

Appraisals protect buyers and sellers Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction that involves large sums of money. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound. The outside of a home tells the tale of maintenance or neglect.

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VA now accepting desktop and exterior-only appraisals

Housing Wire

Exterior-only appraisals could help in cases where accessing the property could be difficult or “cause undue delay” in the appraisal process. In order to have the alternative appraisal options, lenders must be approved to participate in the VA’s Lender Appraisal Processing Program.

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Highest ROI: Top Home Renovations

Kairos Appraisal Services

There’s no doubt that 2021 was a hot real estate market, but there was another hot market this year, and that was the renovation market. This is a trend we will… The post Highest ROI: Top Home Renovations appeared first on Kairos.