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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

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. Transaction costs are added to every property transaction.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

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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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. Integrated commentary Gone are the days of vague references to some addendum page that the reader has to hunt down.

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

The first number refers to the length of the introductory period, while the second is how often the rate can adjust. During an appraisal, a professional will evaluate your home’s condition, how much similar homes have sold for recently and the overall market to determine the value of your home. Home Inspection. Base Rate.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

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? All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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Unequal Opportunity: Addressing appraisal bias is another step toward making housing more equitable

Clear Capital

” These programs were designed to address an acute housing shortage by providing affordable homeownership opportunities for American families. Unfortunately, they also resulted in a disproportionate benefit to white families and furthered neighborhood segregation under policies referred to as redlining. Technological advances.