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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. However, there are several other reasons appraisals are important. Not necessarily.

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Personal Inspection Demystified

Walitt Solutions

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning. exploring the inside of buildings).

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FAQ 3: What’s the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

Riverfront Appraisals

The Realtor’s Guide to Appraisals, The Homeowner’s Guide to Appraisals, and the Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals provide you with all you need to know about the appraisal process, so that you can better serve your clients, and make the […] The post FAQ 3: What’s the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection appeared first on Riverfront (..)

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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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Top 10 ways to get homebuyers to work with you

Housing Wire

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. In fact, you will become known as a true professional and receive repeat and referral business as a result of doing the best job possible for your clients. Are they relocating?

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

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?