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ANSI Square Footage Standards: What Agents and Appraisers Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

Other government lending institutions (Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and Rural Housing) indicate that they’ll accept the ANSI standard, but it’s unclear if they’ll accept Fannie Mae’s protocol when there are portions of the property that are used as living space but aren’t classified as living space under ANSI. Craig Morley. George, Utah.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

Custom-built in 2004, the 50,275-square-foot mountain spread sits on 75 acres just west of Denver. Surprisingly, few appraisers use speaking opportunities to attract new appraisal clients. In a 2020 Voice of the Appraiser study by Valuation Review, 46% of appraisers listed low fees as the greatest concern for their profession.

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. Acres, Built in 2004 Cape Cod style, it is not. Private Money Lending – fast turn times, high fees.