AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal. A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. I have always had a landline for business calls and a cell phone for personal calls.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Read the full report. Very interesting.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. It takes into account factors like the condition, size, and location of the property.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 23, 2020

There are many types of litigation where real estate appraisers can be helpful in providing evidence to the court. Many of these will require engaging the appraiser to perform an appraisal specifically for the case. Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

I recently came across this great graphic by Title Source that goes through the home appraisal process and the appraisal basics. It briefly discusses what an appraisal is, why it is necessary, what appraisals are based on, what homebuyers need to know, appraisal myths and truths, etc.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

I recently came across this great graphic by Title Source that goes through the home appraisal process and the appraisal basics. It briefly discusses what an appraisal is, why it is necessary, what appraisals are based on, what homebuyers need to know, appraisal myths and truths, etc.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Mortgage Lending Terminology . If you plan to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ll likely encounter mortgage loan terms and definitions that may be unfamiliar — especially if you’re buying a house for the first time. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM). Amortization. Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal helps you make well-informed decisions in the process.

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Aedis Appraisals

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

If you want to have your home appraised, you need to work with a company that is fully committed to home appraisal services. A home appraisal in Toronto Ontario is defined as an inspection to estimate the value of a home. Mortgage lenders require an appraisal to confirm the value of the collateral for financing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

Desktop appraisals will become an option for some agency-backed loans submitted after March 19. To be eligible for a desktop appraisal, according to Fannie Mae , the loan must be a purchase transaction, secured by a one-unit principal residence and have a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 90%.

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D Fritz Appraisals

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What Can Impact the Cost of a Home Appraisal Whether you are buying, selling or looking to refinance your home, you will most likely need a home appraisal. While an appraisal fee is something you will need to add to your budget or closing costs, the good news is the cost of a home appraisal shouldn’t be a deal breaker.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

As a real estate appraiser in California, I often hear this question, and the answer is almost always the same. It’s the client who pays for the home appraisal. Home appraisal process. The home appraisal process will differ depending on what you need the appraisal for. Private Appraisal.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. John is an appraiser with ChicagoLand Appraisals. John is an appraiser with ChicagoLand Appraisals.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Looking for ways to compete in the appraisal industry? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” Read the responses below to learn how 75+ individual appraisers stand out from the competition. Approach to the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Appraisers are still required to comply with USPAP when responding to an ROV request, including the confidential nature of assignment results. My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Greg Stephens is a very experienced appraiser and reviewer. Reconsideration of Appraised Value. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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