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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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Do you need a Divorce Appraisal?

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

Thank you for considering us for your home appraisal needs. Matt and Troy Order a home appraisal from Premier Home Appraisals. PREMIER PRO TIPS** Access our best home appraisal tips. Values You Can Trust!

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Proposed construction, and if so, is a Prospective Value scenario appropriate? . Will the appraiser possibly be required to testify in court? . All these questions are essential and need to be answered before a mutual agreement for an appraisal assignment can be reached. Features & Impact on Commercial Appraisals.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

In their report, appraisers generally include information such as: Your home appraiser will arrive with a checklist in tow—either a paper version or an electronic one. Major points on an appraiser’s checklist include: Square footage of home and property. Year of construction. What Hurts a Home Appraisal?

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

7) Don’t use new construction sales to price an older home- As you would expect, new construction sales typically sell for more than older homes when everything else is equal. A negative adjustment would need to be made to the new construction sale that reflects the difference in value between the two properties.

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FHA Appraisal Requirements – What You Need to Know

CP Home Appraisals

FHA Appraisal Tips. The following are excerpts from HUD Mortgagee Letter 2005-ML-48 regarding repair and inspection requirements.