Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. Home appraisals are a way to determine the value of the home.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? What Is a Home Inspection?

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Kairos Appraisal Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When selling your home or buying a house, the appraisal and inspection are critical steps in the process. However, there are key differences between a home appraisal and a home inspection. Is a Home Inspection the… The post Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection: How They Differ appeared first on Kairos.

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Kairos Appraisal Services

AUGUST 1, 2022

When selling your home or refinancing your mortgage, the home appraisal inspection is a crucial step in the process. You want your home’s appraised value to be as high as possible in the final report. Most home buyer offers are contingent on a mortgage lender approving their loan to purchase the home.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2021

Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […]. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers work for your lender—not you.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers work for your lender—not you.

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East Coast Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2021

The best way to do this is with an appraisal. During an appraisal, your home is inspected and photographed to determine the current market value. If you would like to know more, check out these commonly asked questions about the home appraisal process. What Does an Appraiser Look For?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Others don’t provide appraisers with accurate enough data. While the immediate need for remote appraisals began in 2020, it soon became clear that these processes were here to stay.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In recent years, it has become common for lenders to obtain hybrid appraisals. While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Buyers want them because floor plans provide a clear, quick sense of the property’s space and flow,” Allen said. Because floor plans also include measurements and room dimensions, they give buyers a more precise sense of, ‘Okay, will my furniture, will my way of living, actually fit into these rooms?’

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

A simple mistake could drastically slow down the process and frustrate lenders, home buyers and sellers. And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In recent years, it has become common for lenders to obtain hybrid appraisals. While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In recent years, it has become common for lenders to obtain hybrid appraisals. While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. This cost can be measured in terms of dollars spent on an appraisal or the time required to produce a full appraisal report.

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Valcre

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

What the appraiser discovers during an appraisal can determine if a buyer will buy a commercial property or not. Among other approaches to determining the sale price of a property, the appraiser checks the value of the property compared to similar properties in the area.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

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! ” “That it’s a process that requires a good amount of time.”

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. Steps in the Appraisal Process.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We will start with the definition and purpose of these appraisals, followed by how they work, the factors considered in them, and preparing for an appraisal. We will also discuss what happens if an REO appraisal is low and how it impacts property value. One increasingly common practice is the use of desktop appraisals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When COVID-19 complicated the appraisal process, Xome was able to direct its lender clients to its contactless valuation option via a mobile app. Inspex solves an issue unique to 2020 by adding flexibility for homeowners who may not be comfortable with a vendor in-home inspection.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

The agent’s client (buyer or seller) can make an informed buying or selling decision and the appraiser’s client (bank) can make an informed lending decision. Creating Accurate Initial Expectations: Agents and appraisers collaborating early in the process help set accurate expectations for buyers and sellers.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

Share this article with them and chat about the appraisal process. The better the appraisal process is understood, the less customers will question the results! Let’s explore how appraisals work! What Is An Appraisal? What is an appraisal? A lender protects themselves by ordering an appraisal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 19, 2023

By providing precise and impartial evaluations, residential appraisals in Toronto also safeguard the interests of all parties involved. Keep reading to find out more about its significance and understand the appraisal process. How Do Banks And Other Lenders Use Appraisals? Where Can I Find An Appraiser In Toronto?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the commercial appraisal process and the importance of trust in experienced and licensed commercial property appraisers is essential for anyone involved in commercial real estate transactions, whether it be buying, selling, or owning a commercial building.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. What is Checked During a Home Appraisal?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial appraisals are relied upon by property owners, buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders to make informed decisions. Role of Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Commercial appraisals play a crucial role in the real estate industry. The property inspection is a crucial step in the commercial appraisal process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a buyer, seller, or real estate agent involved in a sales transaction it’s important to be aware of changes in how things are done that may affect you. One of these changes is the use of the hybrid appraisal by lenders. What Is A Hybrid Appraisal?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

The buyer would probably say they were not interested in buying a second car. Of course, if the salesman said that the second car, could be purchased for half-price, the buyer might be interested because they could resell the second car and make a profit. CONSIDERING LAND IN THE APPRAISAL PROCESS. That is how value works.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As mortgage underwriters, you understand that a timely appraisal is paramount to a smooth loan approval process. But what if you could skip a traditional appraisal entirely? Well, with the introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers to the market, you can! How do inspection-based appraisal waivers work?

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding the Role of the Real Estate Appraiser When a home buyer finds a home they would like to purchase and have the need to obtain financing they will work with a lender. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.

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