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Appraisal Quality Tip: Location matters — The key to choosing comparable properties

Clear Capital

These tips are specifically designed with you in mind, to help minimize the number of revision requests you receive through a well-supported and credible appraisal report! This approach captures location and provides bracketing for features. Why is it important to choose sales that capture the subject’s immediate location?

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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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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. The rest of the post is a very good case study To read more, click here My comments: I have appraised many fixer-uppers.

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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

A spotlight has been cast on the rural space with questions probing why rural properties often face excessive underwriting conditions for appraisal issues and how rural lending can be increased to differentiate an organization. Limited appraiser availability. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act.

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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

A spotlight has been cast on the rural space with questions probing why rural properties often face excessive underwriting conditions for appraisal issues and how rural lending can be increased to differentiate an organization. Limited appraiser availability. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

During due diligence, you'll need to hire someone to do a property inspection and appraisal. The National Housing Act will make the designations for these areas. They're designed to ease the financial burdens for active military personnel and veterans who are often forced to move with new PCS orders. What are VA Loans?