Buys Brokers Only LLC

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that home sellers might want to have their homes inspected before listing them for sale because knowing the property's condition might help with the sale.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. Some are waiving appraisals and others are even offering to waive inspection contingencies. Most real estate contracts have a 5-business day inspection contingency automatically written into the contract. We're currently at 3.7

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

While in the process of purchasing a home, you are going to want to have a home inspection performed. Contracts to purchase homes have clauses in them that allow buyers to have a professional inspection performed, typically within the first five to ten days of signing the contract. Ladders are convenient for heights.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 19, 2023

This program allows for the collection of data related to real estate appraisals by unlicensed third-party data collectors, which is in direct violation of article 38 of the state’s Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act. ARTICLE 38. THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.

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CP Home Appraisals

AUGUST 27, 2018

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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Eppraisal

AUGUST 19, 2022

Home buyers almost always have a professional home inspection performed by a licensed inspection company when they purchase a home. However, it is not a bad idea for sellers to have a home inspection, or pre-listing home inspection, performed as well. This way, you will have fewer negotiations with your buyer.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

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! Schedule Regular Plumbing Inspections If you really want to keep your plumbing system eco-friendly, it’s time to practice some TLC.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Buyers “are waiving inspections, an appraisal contingency, and the latest trend is to pay closing costs usually done by the seller.” Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. “It is like ten kids fighting over one ice cream cone. One kid will give $4 instead of $1. Become a member today.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 26, 2021

This article addresses several issues with the real estate appraisal profession that are worthy of further examination and comment. The article accurately notes the lack of diversity in the appraisal profession. The article also addresses a flaw in the current licensing system for appraisers, primarily the supervisor-trainee model.

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San Jose Real Estate

JULY 17, 2023

Why do real estate agents do a visual inspection of the properties they sell?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

Most of the buyers in this area are putting offers in with no appraisal gap — willing to take care of anything that doesn’t appraise — and no inspections, which makes me cringe.”. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. So, what does this mean for buyers? Should they give up?

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 22, 2021

The Buyer’s Inspection Advisory (BIA) is a disclosure that is included with the Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) when you make an offer on a home. Simply put, it is advising the buyer to have a professional inspect the property. In this case, the Buyer Inspection Advisory is for the buyer. SQUARE FOOTAGE, AGE, BOUNDARIES.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

How can you prepare for the inspection? Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection. Thank you for reading articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Here are some links to other articles I think you might also enjoy… . I hope you find this information helpful!

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Dart Appraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Prompt Action Safeguards Loan Closings By Michael Dresden , President, Dart Appraisal This article originally appeared in Scotsman Guide, October 2020 The novel coronavirus pandemic already has had a profound impact on the U.S. Article: Ensuring Independence. Discussing the Impact of Appraising in a COVID-19 World. LATEST NEWS.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 31, 2022

This is such a broad topic that can apply pretty much anywhere in a real estate transaction and it probably seems I am phoning this article in…(Get it?… Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. If an inspection is delayed due to sickness or vacation, inform your clients.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. They ended up converting the assignment to a traditional type of appraisal so that I could just make the inspection myself. Ironically, when making the inspection myself, no interior walls need to be provided.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fannie Mae’s sweeping new national condominium regulations… Appraisers, Fannie Mae has changed inspection and reporting requirements for Condominiums, effective January 1, 2022. The article titled “How can appraisers evaluate aging condos without docs?” In an article released on CNBC….

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. The problem with trainees in most GSE and agency (FHA, USDA, AND VA) related work is that trainees cannot inspect properties. Inspecting a home is a crucial part of what we do, but I am actually building better appraisers like this. Technology.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

To get caught up, I have some returning guest bloggers who wrote some articles that I think you might enjoy. In this article, she shares some pest control tips and tricks. Inspect your property regularly for openings, and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping as needed. I hope you’re having a great summer!

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2021

There are a ton of other channels to discuss the latest news and articles in the industry. Best post could be the craziest DIY project you encountered on an inspection, the funniest appraiser joke or story, a conversation starter that gets people talking, or just tell your favorite Buzz staff member what a great job they are doing.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves. For hybrid appraisals, the property inspection is completed by a third party, and that information is relayed to the appraiser.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. And thank you for being here to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Next week, I’ll have another article that I am working on. Here are some links to other articles I’ve enjoyed recently!

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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. I hope her article gave you some things to think about if you find yourself in this situation. I think Betty made some excellent points here.

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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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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Handling property condition concerns on the appraisal report That said, if photos or notes outlined in the appraisal report cause concern for the reviewer, further inspection or repairs may be required. Property conditions that impact subject livability, soundness, and/or structural integrity may cause such further inspection/repairs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Use the home inspection as a bargaining chip: After the appraisal, getting the home inspected is another major part of the home-buying process. While a home inspection is a valuable way to get to know your new potential home, it can also be used as a negotiation tool.

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Boston Appraisal

MAY 17, 2023

The person who appraises the property, the appraiser, physically inspects the property to measure it, take pictures of it, and make note of the condition and the quality of the construction. Oftentimes, appraisers face situations where a physical inspection alone may not provide all the relevant data required.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

This week I welcome back guest blogger, Shirley Martin, who answers these questions in this article. Before a roof renovation begins, a contractor will inspect the attic, gutter, and various other aspects of the home structure to make sure it is safe to proceed. Are you planning on renovating your home? I hope you enjoy it!

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 9, 2022

“…if you the appraiser are not required to inspect the property yourself, don’t you want to have a more detailed diagram of the home, i.e., a Floor Plan?” There’s been lots of discussion on various forums, classes, Facebook, blogs, podcasts, surveys, articles, etc.,

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To learn how to add and set up a Barcode field for your form Template, read this instructional support article. These use cases include: Service Tickets Equipment Maintenance & Tracking Fleet Management Inspections Inventory Warehouse Management …and so much more!

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Realtor magazine published an article about whether or not listing photos should stay online after the home has sold. Some homeowners have privacy and safety concerns over these photos being. Read More.

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Zillow

JANUARY 30, 2017

Issues typically arise after the home inspection, and those issues tend to result in another round of negotiations for credits or fixes. Here are three buyer tips for negotiating repairs after a home inspection. Keep your plans to yourself A good listing agent will walk the property inspection with you, your agent and the inspector.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You probably never thought you would be reading an article on driveways. I just did) I hope you enjoyed this article. Thanks, as always, for reading my articles! If you would like to listen to my articles instead, check out my Cleveland Appraisal Blog Audio version. Do You Check Appliances During the Appraisal Inspection?

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves. For hybrid appraisals, the property inspection is completed by a third party, and that information is relayed to the appraiser.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 6, 2022

If you’re a senior and considering moving, this article offers some tips that may make things a little easier. I hope that you enjoy her article! I hope that you enjoyed this article! Thanks so much, Betty, for writing this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I hope that you’re doing well!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Occasionally, when performing appraisal inspections/observations, I see homes that suffer from serious settlement issues. I’ve been referencing George Dell’s articles on my blog posts for years. Not only does he write excellent articles for the appraisal profession, but he also teaches classes. They are fantastic!

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves. For hybrid appraisals, the property inspection is completed by a third party, and that information is relayed to the appraiser.

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