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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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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

Typically, this area comprises homes that are similar in terms of age, quality, design, appeal, price range, school system, and transportation access points, among other factors. A negative adjustment would need to be made to the new construction sale that reflects the difference in value between the two properties.