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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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FAQs About Virtual Property Inspections with RemoteVal

McKissock

On April 12, 2023, McKissock Learning will host a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal.” Plus, check out the FAQs below to learn some basic info about virtual property inspections with RemoteVal in advance of the webinar. Who developed this technology? Register now.

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5 Remote Inspection Tools for Desktop Appraisals

McKissock

Below are five remote inspection tools worth looking into. The following information is based on descriptions available online, provided by the product owners/developers. Another virtual inspection tool is HomeView by ValueLink, launched in July 2020. Next on the list of of remote inspection tools is Anow Walkthrough.

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Isn’t a home inspection similar to a home appraisal? Not at all – an appraisal differs from a house inspection. Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. Do I need a home inspection as well?

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The Intersection of Eco-friendly Practices and Efficient Plumbing Systems

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, he shares some things to keep in mind when it comes to plumbing efficiency and tips for avoiding bigger plumbing problems down the road. I hope you find this article helpful! Tips Toward Plumbing Efficiency Follow the tips below, and you’ll develop a routine that will make anyone going green also green with envy.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. My frustration centered on the mundane tasks such as setting up files, data entry and getting the data into the analytical tools used to develop and support adjustments. Many stakeholders in the profession have given their opinions on what that means.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. The first includes development and use of processes to ensure regulatory and policy requirements are being upheld by the business unit originating mortgage products.