Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? I hate this time change.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there!

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. Matt and his team have been invited to host an information-packed interactive training session that brings the nuts and bolts of residential property appraisal right to your fingertips.

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

Thanks to the passage of a 2017 law, the State’s property reassessments are based on drone footage, taken from about 400 feet in the air. While this helps expedite the process, the lack of on-the-ground property inspection leaves some Ohio residents nervous. And, how can property owners potentially challenge new property values?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this blog, we will take you through everything you need about commercial real estate appraisal, from defining the term and understanding its importance to exploring the different types of commercial properties that are appraised. The property inspection is a crucial step in the commercial appraisal process.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The best course of action would be to adress any and all repairs to a home prior to an inspection. Providing real estate appraisal services since 1999 with an array of experience in property appraisals that includes Divorce, Estate, Bankruptcy, Tax Appeals, Pre-Listings, Pre-Purchase, FSBO and more.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the most common mistakes sellers should avoid during a real estate appraisal. If you liked this post subscribe by email (or RSS feed ).

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Inspection training was very good.

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McKissock

JANUARY 14, 2022

Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career? Find out how to become a property appraiser our free guide. How do appraisers address these odor issues? Want to contribute to our blog? Apply here to reach thousands of readers on a weekly basis and establish yourself as thought leader in appraisal.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The first thing you need to do to begin the process of getting a property appraisal is fill out our online order form. This just allows us to gather the basic information we need about you and your property before finding the appraiser that can carry out the appraisal for you. The Appraisal is Carried Out.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Time management challenges are a big issue for many property appraisers. Your income depends on how many appraisal assignments you can complete each month and each year—and you need time to produce each report. Last month we asked appraisers, “What’s one thing you wish you could STOP doing to save time in your workday?” .”

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale. However, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to be disappointed when the appraisal value doesn’t match their expectations. It is up to the homeowner to make sure the information is accurate.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? Question 5: Why are commercial property appraisals important?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Often, you can deduct 50% of your income for 16 years up to the conservation easement’s appraisal value. (To To uncover the value of the easement donation, you should inquire about the services of a qualified property appraiser like those at The Robert Weiler Company. Farmers, too, can benefit – sometimes substantially.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Fannie: Words and Phrases in Appraisals Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” No inspections or appraisals? All cash and investors.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Appraisals can be performed for other reasons besides lending, however, for purposes of our discussion here we’re going to be discussing an appraisal that is done in order to obtain a mortgage loan. If you were buying a home and the loan officer told you that they needed to get an appraisal this is what they were talking about.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!

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Appraisal Partners Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Hiring someone to give you an independent appraisal will cost you upfront but is likely to save you longterm. A property appraiser will arrive at your home and inspect the house. . Make detailed notes about anything that isn’t right. .

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Tip #5: Hire a professional Ohio real estate appraiser to assess the Columbus, Ohio commercial property for sale before signing. In addition to hiring an attorney, assemble a team of experts, particularly professional commercial property appraisers to assess the property prior to signing.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If your desired area passes our flying colors criteria, it’s time to find the commercial property you want to invest in. This may seem like a lot, but if you find an issue before you purchase the property, you can try to negotiate the price to cover the repair costs. We would love to assist you in finding the perfect property.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 7, 2021

Typically, details are provided regarding the condition in which the property should be left. The landlord does have a right to enter the leased office space at all reasonable times to inspect; the same goes for showing the space to prospective buyers and sellers once the end of the lease nears. Entry by Landlord.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Value acceptance is 3 out of 5 – no appraisers. Diversify!!

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The appraisal industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of alternate valuation products like the property inspection waiver program. Appraisers recognize their value and understand how they address specific eligibility requirements.

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The People's Appraisal Blog

MAY 3, 2018

In this example of client pressure, a subject property appraised for $180k; the contract was for $225k. Upon review, I see this is not an appraisal report at all, it was a desktop report and the appraiser picked the top 3 sales from other areas instead of using the comparables in the immediate neighborhood.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 9, 2021

One of the requirements for being approved for a VA loan is a property appraisal. If you don’t know what an appraisal is, how it works or what this process means for you, read on. What Is A VA Loan Appraisal? A VA appraisal is an appraisal performed by someone certified through the U.S. Pest Inspection.

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Mashvisor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Thus property sellers… Contingencies are commonplace in real estate transactions, but they could derail a sale. These conditions in the contract specify when a buyer can back out without penalty.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. So, it’s pretty safe to state that the “appraiser shortage” of yesteryear is over, and reviewers now have more time on their hands. Many thanks to Ryan Lundquist’s 2020 blog post for the very appropriate image above! No ads in the blog post.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, before the loan process can begin, a crucial step that must be taken is the reverse mortgage appraisal. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive understanding of the reverse mortgage appraisal process, its significance, the reasons behind the requirement, and eligibility criteria.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 28, 2023

First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. So our first task is to find a property with solar panels that’s similar to the subject. To read more, click here My comments: All appraisers are asked to do the “tough ones.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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