Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

I hope you find her article to be helpful! Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. Most states prescribe a certain amount of time when the homebuyer can walk away from signing the purchase contract.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Consider an appraisal gap: Adding an appraisal gap to your offer tells the seller that even if the property appraises for less than the purchase price in the contract, you are committing a preset dollar amount to making up the shortfall. In an extremely competive market?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Notably, the market has contracted as fewer buyers can afford to purchase in today’s market with the rise in interest rates and the continual rise in home prices. There had been nearly one-third of buyers who waived an inspection or appraisal contingency, but the last month it fell to just over 20% for both.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 6, 2022

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. But the other problem is that it undercuts the contract you’re entering when you agree to perform the appraisal. That contract or agreement you make when you accept a job is critical. It’s easier than you think to miss the basics.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing. For sellers, they need a clear understanding of what showings, open houses, and inspections could entail. Click here to read the full article. Expectation 4: Potential Roadblocks From Contract to Closing.

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Zillow

JANUARY 30, 2017

Most would-be buyers and sellers believe the real estate "deal" is done at the signing of the contract. In many cases, the deal-making and negotiations only start at the contract signing. Issues typically arise after the home inspection, and those issues tend to result in another round of negotiations for credits or fixes.

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Zillow

MAY 22, 2018

In addition to offering more than the asking price or a quick closing, some buyers agree to waive inspections. No matter how badly you want the property or how emotionally attached you are to it, you don’t want to buy a home without having it thoroughly inspected. Waiving an inspection can cost you a fortune.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Inspection training was very good. Not very positive. I was surprised at how negative they were.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

However, what if the car salesman said that the buyer would have to sign a contract stating that they could not resell the second car? I’m not going to delve into the highest and best use topic in this article. I’m working on a new article that will be out in a couple of weeks. There are several things to consider.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As a new homeowner, you might be confused about the differences between an appraisal and a home inspection. Home inspections are normally regulated by the state.

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money. What Happens to the Earnest Money if the Contract is Canceled?

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CA Realty Training

JULY 20, 2021

But, dealing with contracts and disclosures comes with the territory when you’re in escrow. The escrow company is responsible for ensuring that every stipulation of the contract is met. All the required contracts and disclosures involved with the transaction must be completed and signed by all parties. Scheduling Inspections.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2022

Timeliness and types of inspections. Regardless of the strengths and weaknesses of the competing offers, the seller can only negotiate one offer at a time until there is a binding contract. because they feel the offer price is too low, too many repairs or inspections are requested, etc.), Finally under contract.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “That cost does not equal value on homes, and picking comparable sales just to hit contract prices is unethical. .” These are typical items for re-inspections.”

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CA Realty Training

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

We will discuss the three contingencies that you’ll see, which are appraisal, inspection, and loan. So, the buyer will pay for an appraiser to inspect and write a report on the home’s value. What is an Inspection Contingency? A general inspection contingency is to understand the home’s structural integrity.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

We put this article together to help home sellers and Realtors® understand the pros and cons of selling a home by owner and give them a helpful guide on where to get started when selling their home. For example, buyers may make an offer on your home that is contingent on your house passing a home inspection.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

According to an article published in The Miami Herald , the FBI reported almost $1 billion was “diverted or attempted to be diverted” and wired to unlawful accounts in 2017. Hasty changes to terms and conditions of the housing contract. In other words, this is becoming a bigger issue than ever before. Property plastic surgery.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. In this article, I don’t focus on losing weight, which is one of the hardest goals to achieve. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.76

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Property inspection date. Effective date.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

First, “third party” inspections. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan. Secondly, the 3rd party inspection is sent to a licensed appraiser. If this article helped you get one more appraisal, it is worth the subscription price! percent from 6.71

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information. Very good tips in the article.

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McKissock

MARCH 29, 2022

Desktop Property Inspections with RemoteVal. Are you interested in reliable, appraiser-centric technology that empowers you to complete thorough, compliant inspections without leaving your office? The other job aids in this series are: Completing the URAR: Contract Section. Completing the URAR: Subject Section.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The lender may also contact the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency or the manufacturer for the HUD Data Plate information. If these articles helped you get one non-lender appraisal, it is worth the subscription price!

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Zillow

JUNE 19, 2017

Too often, getting a signed contract and putting your money into escrow is the beginning of what can become yet another round of negotiations. Buyers may ask for credits based on property inspections. Usually, a real estate contract either provides for a property inspection , or buyers inspect before signing.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Contingency: Home inspection. The right to get a full, professional home inspection—and flee into the night if new and horrifying info comes to light—is a crucial contingency. Like a general inspection contingency, which gives you the right to void the contract, but not to ask for repairs. Fear factor: 4.

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McKissock

JULY 11, 2022

Harrison, in the Fall 2006 issue of his Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online, included an article titled “Let’s Resuscitate the Cost Approach.” The contract price on the house was $144,000…You taught me well, I can’t say enough that if you know how to use this form correctly, you can value real estate.”

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 10, 2021

When purchasing a home, not only is there a buyer and seller executing a contract, there is also a monetary consideration called earnest money that binds the agreement. For the purposes of this article we’ll discuss the norm in Texas. How earnest money is handled can differ from state to state. What is Earnest Money?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections. Over time, we became accustomed to these assignments and agreed to perform them when we felt that a limited scope of work (an exterior inspection only) could still produce a credible appraisal. million price tag. percent from 7.09

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Fee Appraisers will be gone in 5 years being relegated to measuring houses, property inspection, and basic condition reporting. This article has many practical tips on reviews, geographic areas, Google reviews and many more.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020. According to an article on Realtor.com, there were 52% less homes on the market in March of 2021 than in March of 2020. With limited inventory, home values are on the rise. Then comes the issue of the appraisal.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Hiring a real estate lawyer to review all contracts first is best. Another loan option for buying land is a land contract. With a land contract, the seller provides the land buyer with the loan, instead of an institution. Related Article: Find out why you should buy land for sale in Ohio in 2022. Hazardous Materials.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They will not have to waive inspections and appraisals. Listing agents did not have to do as much to get a home under contract as they do in a more balanced market or in a buyer's market. In fact, according to a May 31, 2022, article written by Anna Bahney on cnn.com, "Home prices rose 20.6%

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McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

For instance, they might feel more settled about the property they buy if they attend the inspection and know that the home has good bones. Add a home inspection contingency clause to the contract as well for further peace of mind. . You know what your buyers can afford, and you understand how to read contracts.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

According to an article written by Danielle Hale on Realtor.com, "Homes continue to sell faster than a year ago." Your agent should know the real estate contract like the back of her hand. Your agent should be able to explain every detail about the contracts, including any addendums, riders or clauses that may make each one stand out.

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