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Paperless Appraisal Office?

Appraisal Today

Read this article with lots of good advice! This is by far the best article I have read on going paperless. The perception is that the house is [in] more move-in condition, because it feels more modern to the eye.” Two appraisers may be working to develop an opinion of the market value of the same property.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property. Not sure if you want to subscribe?

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The cure for appraisal gap anxiety

Clear Capital

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE The post The cure for appraisal gap anxiety appeared first on ClearCapital.com, Inc.

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

Appraisal Today

Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. What is happening in your market? You may need to call agents to see the amount of concessions offered and make an adjustment based on its effect on market value.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

Click here = Appraisals for estates and trusts The most popular non-lender appraisals Topics include: Estate/trust liability advice Use the IRS definition of Fair Market Value What forms to use? Date of value – be sure you use the correct date(s) What information do you have on the condition of the subject? percent from 7.18

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. I have included some of the articles below. Real estate market? ==. USPAP and the Contract. Lower inflation?