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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year

McKissock

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. As part of our monthly survey series, we asked real estate appraisers, “What type of non-lending appraisal work are you MOST interested in pursuing?

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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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 appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

Today I have some thoughts about location, comp selection, and lenders freaking out when schools are mentioned in appraisal reports. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! baths, 2,991 square feet, 0.34

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Commercial Appraisal: Understanding the Basics

AmeriMac

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. We will also delve into the critical methods used for commercial property appraisal and discuss how accurate these appraisals are. Who conducts Commercial Real Estate Appraisals?

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded. Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. † CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans.

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What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal?

AmeriMac

At some point, you may need to have a commercial real estate appraisal done as it plays a critical role in many aspects of the commercial real estate industry. In this blog, we will cover what a commercial real estate appraisal is, how it differs from residential appraisals and the different types of commercial real estate appraisals.