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How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience

Housing Wire

This is a critical advancement in the industry as we’ve seen appraisal timelines continually increase. This allows for a more objective analysis and better compliance, and often translates to a more efficient process with faster turn times, which allows buyers and sellers to transfer real property more cost effectively and with confidence.

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Top 6 Commercial Appraisal FAQ’s

Simonson Real Estate

What is the Role of the Appraiser? The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. Let’s jump straight into it. We’d be happy to help.

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7 Key Considerations for Using a Restricted Appraisal Report

McKissock

It’s also a good idea to review the appraisal reporting requirements. USPAP STANDARD 2 clearly states the minimum content requirements for reporting a real property appraisal. This is assuming that a restricted disclosure of the appraisal process (i.e., The steps taken in the appraisal process.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work. Value Scenarios.

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What Is a Reconciled Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that when appraising a real property, an appraiser must : (a) reconcile the quality and quantity of data available and analyzed within the approaches used; and. (b) – DW Slater Appraisal Blog.

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Working With Your Appraiser Helps Deliver a More Reasonable Value

Simonson Real Estate

The role of the appraiser is to provide objective, impartial, and unbiased opinions about the value of real property—providing assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, and/or lend money on the security of real estate. Again, greater transparency leads to more accuracy.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

Ask an appraiser about their education and licensing. Federal law mandates state certification for most appraisers. The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Evaluate the appraiser’s experience.