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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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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Since an engagement letter serves the same purposes as a traditional contract, it is crucial to carefully lay out the scope of the engagement, any contingencies that must be addressed, and any compliance specifics that need to be addressed in the development of an appraisal report, completion deadlines, and compensation arrangements.

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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.