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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Valuation for insurance claims. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Mortgage financing and refinancing. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. It takes the home itself, the neighbourhood and the available historical data into account to determine the most accurate valuation. Things like cracked tiles, broken fixtures or an outdated countertop can add up to thousands less in your home valuation.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

If the owners are trying to sell by means of their own resources -- a sign or classified advertisement, say -- it is still wise to keep a buyer's agent on hand. On the other hand, if there is no evidence of intent to sell, the agent can help you contact and negotiate with the owner.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” ” Free download: Navigate smoothly through every appraisal assignment with The Valuation Process Road Map. Knowing its limitations makes me a better appraiser.”

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

This is the statement in the HUD/FHA ML-2024-07: “This included guidance to improve the established process by which FHA program participants may request an ROV if the initial valuation is lower than expected.” When you climb to the top of the tower, the owner has a telescope where you can see forever valley views,” Speakman (agent) adds.