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

Genworth MI Blog

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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

Genworth MI Blog

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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Do you need a Divorce Appraisal?

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

Consider using us if you need a divorce appraisal in Virginia! Divorce home appraisals are often necessary when separating marital assets, particularly real estate, for divorce proceedings. An appraisal for divorce is an unbiased estimate of the accurate (or fair market) value of what a home is worth. Let us help!

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. Real estate professionals or other appraisal experts can help you determine the market value of your home. Here, we’ll explore everything you need to know about home appraisals and how to maximize the value of your house. . The Value of a Home Appraisal.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Engagement letters are traditionally used by certain professional service firms, particularly in finance, accounting, law, real estate appraisal, and consulting, to define the specifics of the business relationship, or in the case of an appraisal – the assignment expectations. Vacant land, retail, industrial, multi-family, etc. .

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. Today I’m going to share my top tips for choosing comps from an appraiser’s perspective.

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

Appraisal Today

After 35 years of appraising here, the value effect is none. In dramatic contrast, when I first started appraising “over the hill”, 10-15 miles away where there are many subdivisions, I noticed that in certain neighborhoods, a pool was almost mandatory. I have appraised a few homes with pools in areas with few pools.