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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

Today I have some thoughts about location, comp selection, and lenders freaking out when schools are mentioned in appraisal reports. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Acre lot.

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Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac

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12 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac. Here are 5: Reliance in any appraisal analysis on inappropriate comparable sales, or the failure to use comparable sales that are more similar to or nearer to the subject property without adequate explanation. Review appraiser liability. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

Appraisal Today

After 35 years of appraising here, the value effect is none. In dramatic contrast, when I first started appraising “over the hill”, 10-15 miles away where there are many subdivisions, I noticed that in certain neighborhoods, a pool was almost mandatory. I have appraised a few homes with pools in areas with few pools.