Remove Appraisal Process Remove Article Remove Contracts Remove Renovations
article thumbnail

3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If an agent includes the square footage of a finished basement in what they report as finished above-ground square footage, this can have a negative impact on the appraisal process. In my last article, I discussed how the square footage of many homes, as reported in public records, is inaccurate. – APPRAISAL TODAY.

Agents 374
article thumbnail

Don’t Start Driving until You Know Where You’re Going

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Now is your last time to sign up to receive the Appraisal Buzz Magazine for free from the Appraisal Buzz Premium Membership ! They have that much variance in what they demand of the appraisal process.

Appraisal 221
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “To answer the phone when an appraiser calls.”

article thumbnail

Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

During the two-year renovation, the seller, who bought the home in 2017, updated the kitchen with a Bosch cooktop, Gaggenau appliances, and soft-close doors. In addition, real estate appraisals must rid itself of the language and any practices that suggest bias in the appraisal process. I was wrong. Worth reading.

article thumbnail

Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Lenders, what’s in it for you?

article thumbnail

Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. Very good tips in the article. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. He was planning to renovate it and stay in it, but he had to relocate.” To read more, click here My comments: Excellent article with good graphics.

article thumbnail

NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. Built in 1961 (renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2100 sq.ft. percent from 0.6