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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” In addition to the top answers, we received many other write-in responses.

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. This product allows a homebuyer to purchase a fixer-upper and finance the purchase and renovation in one loan based on the expected appraised value of the home after improvements. Who is eligible?

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If an agent includes the square footage of a finished basement in what they report as finished above-ground square footage, this can have a negative impact on the appraisal process. Typically, we use statistical tools to measure these differences. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

Navigating Complex Properties: In cases of unique or complex properties, agents and appraisers collaborate to ensure accurate valuations. Navigating Negotiations with Confidence: Accurate appraisals empower agents to negotiate confidently, armed with objective valuations that are essential for reaching successful agreements.

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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

An appraisal can help you determine the fair market value of your property, negotiate a better deal, or secure a favorable loan. However, getting an appraisal is not as simple as calling an appraiser and scheduling a visit. Discover some tips on how to prepare for a commercial property appraisal.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You would be amazed at how little many know about the appraisal process. People going thru some of these things need someone they feel comfortable talking to, to walk them thru what they need and what they can expect in terms of the appraisal process. It also offers a lot of other great tool options.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. Understanding the commercial real estate appraisal process is crucial for anyone involved in the buying or selling of commercial properties.