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What Is A Final Inspection?

Birmingham Appraisal

A Closer Look At The Final Inspection. You may have heard of an appraisal inspection but what is a final inspection? For many types of appraisals, there is only one inspection or observation as we like to call it. Because an appraisal is nothing like a home inspection, that term could be somewhat misleading.

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Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections

McKissock

Not only will you conduct an extensive lot inspection before construction starts, but you may also need to visit the property during construction—to assess progress and detail when work is complete. You will also need to conduct a final inspection. Inspection during construction. Final inspection.

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FAQs About Virtual Property Inspections with RemoteVal

McKissock

On April 12, 2023, McKissock Learning will host a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal.” Plus, check out the FAQs below to learn some basic info about virtual property inspections with RemoteVal in advance of the webinar. Register now. What is RemoteVal?

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The 9 Essential Steps of a Real Estate Closing Process

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A real estate closing is the final stretch of a real estate transaction, during which several tasks prepare the property for transfer. Throughout this time, several inspections are performed to check everything from the physical condition of the home to the underlying financial and legal health of the property.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Great news! No need for an appraisal. Or is it really??

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

It is then the lender who confirms based on this information if the property is eligible and an appraisal is not required. There have been plenty of times I have showed up to complete a repair inspection or final inspection on a new construction and it was not completed. Again, the lender decides this.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “Their assistance is instrumental in obtaining accurate information. Those who reply (about 20%) often give us valuable information that enhances the quality of our analysis.