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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Catalysts of change.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home. Do provide a packet of information about the property. This will help the appraiser understand the features and characteristics of the property and save them time in researching and verifying the information.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase. Appraisers should consider learning more about desktop appraisals and the hybrid/bifurcated appraisal process and using remote inspection tools such as RemoteVal ,” she advises. Housing market trends for 2022. Paul, Minn.).

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction. Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party. I believe that collaboration between these two real estate professionals means that they share information that promotes a transparent and open transaction.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Keep them informed.”. Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Over communicate!”.

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information.