Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. In my MLS “contractor special” is often used.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Appraisers and home inspectors are important parts of a real estate transaction, but they serve completely different purposes. There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you are in the process of buying a home, getting a home appraisal of the property can help you to get the correct market value for the home so that you don’t pay too much for it. It can be helpful for both the buyer and the seller of the property when the true value of the home is assessed. Home Appraisals.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Most people know that appraisals need to be completed for lending purposes. But did you know there are a number of other reasons you should be contracting an appraiser to perform a professional valuation on your property? When you are a cash buyer you definitely want to get an appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

NAR Appraisal Survey 2022. Excerpts from NAR Report (link below): In May 2022, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,700 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected non-appraiser members. The typical appraiser reports a 40-mile radius in which they conduct appraisals. While agents can “puff” we cannot!

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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. To simplify and demystify the commercial appraisal process for you, we have addressed 17 of the most important questions asked.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

All the work getting the property ready for listing, the extensive marketing, the numerous showings, the sometimes tedious offer evaluations has paid off. There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. 2) Anger—that idiot appraiser killed my deal!

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value. However, refinancing will also incur additional closing costs, such as appraisal fees and legal expenses, which the borrower should consider before making a decision. What Is Home Equity?

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

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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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

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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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to buying or selling a home, one of the most important parts of the process is also the one that most people don’t spend too much time thinking about: the appraisal. An appraisal happens when an independent third-party tries to accurately assess exactly how much money a home is actually worth.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to buying or selling a home, one of the most important parts of the process is also the one that most people don’t spend too much time thinking about: the appraisal. An appraisal happens when an independent third-party tries to accurately assess exactly how much money a home is actually worth.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. You can say no to the counteroffer, accept it or propose new changes to the contract. Arriving at a verbal agreement differs from being in a contract.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. However, these restrictions may also limit modifications, potentially affecting the property’s market appeal. Worth reading.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Similarly, while not identical, appraisers generally use the cited sources above to identify the physical characteristics of comparable sales in their appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023 In July 2023, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,800 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected residential-focused non-appraiser members. To read the report, click here My comments: Read the appraiser sections in the long report. This is up sharply from 27 percent last year.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

Referrals - Consult with family and friends to see if they have realtors they have worked with in the past who would be willing to lend you their expertise. Although it will be credited to you at closing, these funds need to be readily available so that you can quickly deliver them to the seller upon contract formation.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How do appraisers consider appliances? also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.”

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

2024 USPAP Source: Appraisal Foundation The 2024 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is now available for purchase in physical and digital formats. When USPAP started, it was very exciting as appraisers had to decide what needed to be changed or added. This covers all Definitions, Rules, and Standards.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. What is an Appraisal ? Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work. What Property Should be Appraised?

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. Below are are several key points from my presentation titled Navigating the Appraisal Process that’s been presented several times to the U.S. Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

There may be some appraisers who suffer from this diseased way of thinking. However, I do believe that most appraisers are not racists, and do not discriminate in their work. . Especially if the home being appraised is in a neighborhood that is underserved. I was given an order to appraise a property for a purchase.

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McKissock

JUNE 8, 2021

He ordered appraisals from three different appraisers, and the purchase price was to be the average of the three value opinions. He knew there’s no correct answer in appraising. Because there’s no correct answer in appraising. Because there’s no correct answer in appraising. Not likely.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 24, 2021

This process has appraisers review location, condition, and other variables so they can assess whether buyers will be interested. Challenges often arise in how professionals figure out the overall value of multifamily homes. Three Common Methods Appraisers Can Use. However, things aren’t always as straightforward as they seem.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

I had completed a complex appraisal assignment and was expecting multiple revision requests, but instead, got a note saying how thorough my appraisal report was and thanking me for the work. To read more, click here My comments: Rachel is one of my favorite appraisal authors. > Why Appraisers Love Appraising!

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more. Inspection occurs when the home is under contract or in escrow.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As an appraisal quality leader and former field appraiser, I know firsthand that working in the real estate appraisal industry can be a wild ride. Due to emerging shifts in the mortgage loan market, there is a heightened sense of urgency to review the conventional loan appraisal guidelines. . 1 is location, No.

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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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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” ” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. Interview with Ribbon Co-Founder & CEO Shaival Shah.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Seriously though, there must be a ceiling to rising rates that have all but extinguished a robust housing market. While investors of mortgaged securities help dictate their interest rates, the Federal Reserve is behind the scenes influencing the overall lending environment. higher compared with last year. from this time last year.

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