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

Genworth MI Blog

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. Because of this reality, many laws and regulations have been enacted over the past 10 years to discourage improper communication with the appraiser.

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

Genworth MI Blog

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. Because of this reality, many laws and regulations have been enacted over the past 10 years to discourage improper communication with the appraiser.

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7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every Appraiser Should Listen To

McKissock

The Appraiser Coach Podcast is another popular appraisal podcast. “The Appraiser Coach,” the show provides helpful tips, tricks, ideas, and principles designed to make you a better appraisal business owner. Related reading: Best Sources for Keeping Up-to-Date on Real Estate Appraisal News.

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Education and Qualifications Beyond the basic licensing requirements, top-tier appraisers often pursue additional education and professional designations to enhance their skills and knowledge. Look for appraisers who hold designations such as the SRA ( Senior Residential Appraiser from The Appraisal Institute ).

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Real estate appraisals serve an important role in the mortgage lending process and many borrowers will have personal experience interacting with an appraiser during a refinance, and possibly even a purchase.

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3 Reasons Why an Appraisal Comes in Low

Boston Appraisal

The primary reason appraisals differ is because, in reality, real estate appraisals are designed to provide a range of value rather than one set price. A real estate appraisal measures the actions of typical buyers and sellers in the marketplace and rarely do two buyers offer the same exact amount.

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Real estate appraisals serve an important role in the mortgage lending process and many borrowers will have personal experience interacting with an appraiser during a refinance, and possibly even a purchase.