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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. We produce appraisal “reports” not appraisal “forms.” This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Checklist: What to Include in a Narrative Appraisal Report

McKissock

Report writing is an essential step in the appraisal process. Want a quick breakdown of everything that belongs in a narrative appraisal report? for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g.,

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

It can also occur when “the decedent owned property that is not arranged specifically to avoid probate.” ” ( source ) The only way to obtain legal ownership of the property is to go through the probate process. Appraisals can be useful in these situations to help resolve any disputes between parties.

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What Is an Appraisal Contingency and Why Does It Matter?

AmeriMac

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. An appraiser might consider that a home has an HVAC system, but a home inspector would be able to tell you that it only has an estimated five years left on its lifespan.

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What Is an Appraisal Contingency and Why Does It Matter?

AmeriMac

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. An appraiser might consider that a home has an HVAC system, but a home inspector would be able to tell you that it only has an estimated five years left on its lifespan.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Appraisers have, in the past, fretted over liability and data reliability.

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