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VA now accepting desktop and exterior-only appraisals

Housing Wire

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced last week that it would allow desktop and exterior-only appraisals for some transactions. In a department memo, the VA explained that the move was a response to “high demand for appraisal services and limited availability of appraisers in certain local market areas.”.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Relocation Appraisal: A Brief Overview

AmeriMac

If yes, then it’s time for you to consider relocation appraisal. Relocation appraisal is the process of evaluating a property’s value in the real estate market. This blog post will explore the importance of relocation appraisal and its purpose and approach. So, let’s dive in!

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What About Those Fixer-Uppers? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. I put on both my appraiser and remodeler hats, performed a detailed walk-thru, and priced out the cost to hire everything done, and the estimate is right at $90,000. We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.”

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What Is Appraisal Review in Real Estate?

AmeriMac

The seller wants to max out the estimate based on the growing inflation and number of renovations made, while the buyer wants the best deal in the market even as home affordability worsens. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. What Is an Appraisal?