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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser. You might be looking to grow your business, delegate tasks (e.g.,

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Opinion: A unified approach for reducing appraisal bias

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae’s “Appraising the Appraisal” study comparing appraisals to automated valuation model (AVM) data for refinance transactions found that Black borrowers received slightly lower appraisal values relative to AVMs, while white borrowers received slightly higher appraisals.

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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Committed to 20 percent affordable housing options, the River & Rich project is a story of renewal and community rebirth via unique properties for sale. And, it is a major development that the Columbus region should celebrate. However, before you head over there, let’s talk about special purpose property appraisal.

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

McKissock

The licensing laws and regulations for home inspectors do not permit them to develop opinions of property value like appraisers do. A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser. Instead, the words “observe” and “observation” are used.

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The fate of HUD

Housing Wire

Few things terrify lenders more than the arrival of a manila envelope from the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) containing a redlining allegation. “The point is that [FHA] is a durable program,” said Edward Golding, who led FHA from 2015 to 2017. ” Building blocks, stumbling blocks.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

The good news for owners of green buildings is that several studies demonstrate that they tend to sell for more than the average property. Sometimes, appraisals do not reflect the perceived value of these improvements, to the dismay of building owners. How can building owners ensure that green features are reviewed in an appraisal?

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Appraising the Weird Stuff: Observations from a Seasoned Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Specialization in this type of assignment can be very profitable for the residential appraiser. I paid just $48,500 for it in 2015, put $6,000 into remodeling and would have been happy with a sale price around $100,000. Currently, another one of my rental properties is showing an estimated value of $573,500 on a competitor’s website.