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Bias in the (Transaction) Zone?

George Dell

Yet our definitions of value nearly all define a “most probable” price. In prior issues, we have discussed how vintage appraisal practice is vulnerable to accusations of bias. The “appraisal process” is most vulnerable at the beginning of the analysis, wherein “good […].

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Real Estate Owned Appraisals: The Ultimate Guide

AmeriMac

Understanding the process and implications of these appraisals is crucial for both homebuyers and sellers. This post will cover everything you need to know about REO appraisals. We will also discuss what happens if an REO appraisal is low and how it impacts property value.

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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

. “People think we know the value of the property as soon as we see it,” says Michael Coyle , the founder of The Coyle Group in Lafayette Hill, PA. A good understanding of the home appraisal process will go a long way toward comprehending how your home’s value is determined.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

The first includes development and use of processes to ensure regulatory and policy requirements are being upheld by the business unit originating mortgage products. report, part of a report, or some combination of these) that was performed as part of an appraisal or appraisal review assignment.”

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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! ” “That we research value, we do not assign it.”

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What Is a Reconciled Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

What does the appraiser do with the three different values that may be developed? The appraiser must now reconcile these three values into one final opinion of value. One definition of the word reconcile in Dictionary.com is “to bring into agreement or harmony; make compatible or consistent.”

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Does the Home You Want To Buy Qualify for a USDA Loan? Here’s How To Tell

Realtor

This is definitely the case if you’re considering a USDA loan from the Department of Agriculture. The main criterion is that the home’s market value may not exceed the USDA’s applicable area loan limit.