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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. ”).

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Questions arise, such as: Does the appraiser penalize me if my house isn’t spotless? Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Tips for an On-Site Appraisal Inspection.

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How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape

Genworth MI Blog

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Copacabana? No Silly, It’s Cubicasa!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. Remember them?

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The Intersection of Eco-friendly Practices and Efficient Plumbing Systems

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Schedule Regular Plumbing Inspections If you really want to keep your plumbing system eco-friendly, it’s time to practice some TLC. Regular inspections are important to catch plumbing issues and maintain an efficient plumbing and water transport system. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Questions arise, such as: Does the appraiser penalize me if my house isn’t spotless? Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Tips for an On-Site Appraisal Inspection.

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Desktop Appraisals Soon to Be the New Purchase Wrinkle

Appraiserblogs

The desktop appraisals are not necessarily more reliable, which could become an adverse issue for appraisers in the future… Appraisers, we learned about this late on Monday, Oct. the desktop appraisals) put in place for appraisers after COVID-19 hit, have ended. 18, 2021: Sandra L.

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