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7 Tips for Building Strong Appraiser-Client Relationships

McKissock

Top earners in the appraisal profession are those who consistently bring in new clients. Start by fostering good relationships with your appraisal customers. Treat all current and potential clients politely and professionally from the get-go. Communicate with the client. Connect with clients online.

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From Appraisal to Freedom: How a PMI Removal Appraisal Can Save You Thousands

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

According to the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA), you can request PMI cancellation once you reach 20% equity in your home and have paid off 20% of your original loan amount, either through mortgage payments or an increase in your home's value. This is where the appraisal process comes in.

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How Remaining Economic Life Works

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

To make this determination, the appraiser must first determine the Highest and Best Use of the land. How can we determine how much time is left before a home no longer contributes value to the property? As appraisers, we simply report the facts. And I don’t blame them for asking!

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What to Expect During an Appraisal

Eppraisal

Selling your home can be profitable in today's seller's market as home values have risen significantly this year. What's taken many sellers by surprise this year, however, is that some homes haven't been appraising due to these higher sales prices. Here are a couple of tips on what to expect during an appraisal.

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

Appraisal Today

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. I had never seen a Fannie form, so all types of clients were new.