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Personal Inspection Demystified

Walitt Solutions

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning. The appraiser must be “at” (e.g.,

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Why Sellers Shouldn't Ask to See Inspection Reports

Eppraisal

Seller's Residential Disclosures The seller's residential disclosures that you'll most likely be filling out and signing are: a state residential real property disclosure report, a disclosure of information on radon hazards, a mold disclosure and a lead-based paint disclosure. You simply check "yes," "no" or "not applicable."

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Should Property Data Collectors Be Licensed?

Appraiserblogs

Should “property data collectors” who inspect properties and provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards? HB1663 would establish a license category for property data collectors under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board.

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4 Key Disclosures and Disclaimers for Hybrid Appraisal Reports

McKissock

The scope of work must disclose the extent the property was inspected. USPAP states that appraisal reports for real property must contain a signed certification indicating whether the appraiser has or has not personally inspected the subject property. Property inspection disclaimer.

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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

property inspections), or prepare for retirement. For further information regarding the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers, please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and Additional Criteria Q&As provided on The Appraisal Foundation’s website.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Real Estate Appraising: Exposes students to the practice and process of appraising OH real property and provides students with appraising profession information, real estate appraisal methods & the appraiser licensing process. Mandatory Core Course Meets CE Requirements.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing.