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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

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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FHA Appraisal Requirements – What You Need to Know

CP Home Appraisals

FHA Appraisal Tips. Cosmetic repairs are not required; however, they are to be considered in the overall condition rating and valuation of the property. The following are excerpts from HUD Mortgagee Letter 2005-ML-48 regarding repair and inspection requirements.

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FHA Appraisal Requirements – What You Need to Know

CP Home Appraisals

FHA Appraisal Tips. Cosmetic repairs are not required; however, they are to be considered in the overall condition rating and valuation of the property. The following are excerpts from HUD Mortgagee Letter 2005-ML-48 regarding repair and inspection requirements.