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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

These two terms are often used interchangeably by appraisers and clients, but under the GSEs’ new definitions, they are different types of assignments. A Hybrid appraisal is defined as, “An appraisal assignment consisting of a desktop appraisal for which the scope of work includes reviewing a recent interior/exterior property data report.”.

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Avoid Appraisal Disciplinary Action with These Do’s and Don’ts

McKissock

This is especially true because as an appraiser you are pulled in many different directions at once, you’re busy, and sometimes you get clients who don’t want to pay you a lot of money. Such an attitude is a recipe for disaster because, in many cases, complaints are filed years after the appraisal is completed and transmitted to the client.

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ANSI Square Footage Standards: What Agents and Appraisers Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

It is in our interest, as competent real estate professionals, to be aware of the ever-changing valuation landscape so that we can help our clients better understand the appraisal and financing process. In most areas, there are likely to be only minimal discrepancies between public records and the appraisal.

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