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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. ”).

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. The original appraisal waiver solutions were launched in August 2017.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s tax appeal season and I’ve had several homeowners say that they feel their neighbors are negatively impacting the value of their home for different reasons. My clients said that one of their neighbors has people coming and going until late in the evening, most evenings. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Who Needs Appraiser’s When One Has Cash?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Who needs an appraiser when one has cash? I must admit, in the past year, there have been times when I have felt like many buyers don’t really care about value anymore. While it may seem like many buyers don’t care about what the market value of a home is, I think that we must be careful to not make that assumption.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. Successful agents create effective and accurate CMA reports that help their clients make informed decisions. These details are more relevant and appropriate in an appraisal.

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