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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

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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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

Killed by Carbon Monoxide: Appraiser Blamed. Excerpts: For decades, appraisers have been gently reminded to pay careful attention to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors—especially noting when they are absent altogether. Humor for Appraisers. Read this article on how to check CO detectors. CO Detector vs Smoke Alarm.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

MPR Repairs: Guidance for FHA Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: If you are appraising a property that needs some cosmetic repairs but meets FHA minimum property requirements (MPR) in its current condition, you should make the appraisal “as-is.” Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

Another measure of value -- land values, not home values -- is information derived from a raw land appraisal. While it might seem counter-intuitive, appraising vacant land is more daunting than doing so for improved land. Buyers should make sure the most accurate and up-to-date survey is incorporated into the title insurance policy.