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

Genworth MI Blog

For this reason, if you are not the client, or employed by the client of the appraisal report, the appraiser will politely decline to discuss the appraisal with you. Before we dive into tips and tricks for disputing an appraisal, let’s level-set with a few foundational concepts and terms. A Few Basics. Sign me up!

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

Genworth MI Blog

For this reason, if you are not the client, or employed by the client of the appraisal report, the appraiser will politely decline to discuss the appraisal with you. Before we dive into tips and tricks for disputing an appraisal, let’s level-set with a few foundational concepts and terms. A Few Basics. Sign me up!

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

As I stated previously, if agents can follow the same methods that an appraiser does when choosing comps there is less likelihood that there will be large differences between the final mortgage appraisal and the contract price. Conclusion These tips for choosing comps are the ones that come to mind immediately.