Remove Article Remove Contracts Remove Design Remove Property Appraisal
article thumbnail

Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. How did they make more money on lender appraisals?

article thumbnail

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

47-acre property is perched 16 feet above White Rocks Beach (also called Palau’ea Beach), where it has 120 feet of ocean frontage. bath home was designed by local architect Rich Young. When to Get Property Appraised When Someone Dies? Excerpts: An appraisal can be useful in several ways. With only one owner, the.47-acre

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.77

article thumbnail

What New Appraisal Specialty Do You Wish to Break Into?

McKissock

. “I’m an experienced, designated appraiser who is trying to expand my review work, particularly in the area of eminent domain. I feel I can help appraisers write better, more supported reports by sharing my experiences and expertise.” ” Free Download: Your Guide to an Appraisal License Upgrade.

article thumbnail

Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. Confirm that you are covered by your appraisal E&O insurance policy for hybrid and desktop appraisals.

article thumbnail

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

A $1M Contemporary Home Designed for Musicians Sets the Tempo in Ohio Excerpts: 2 bed 2.5 Located just a few doors down from the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Weltzheimer Johnson House, the 6,873-square-foot home has an unusual floorplan as well. An excellent way to get more appraisal business!

article thumbnail

NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Most residential appraisers back then were trained by lender supervisors. Not very positive.