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Types of Appraisals that are in High Demand Due to COVID-19

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Many people lost their jobs—and this put homeowner who cannot keep up with their mortgage payments at risk of losing their property. Home and Mortgage Appraisals. This type of appraisal is done without an appraiser personally inspecting the property. Lockdown measures have caused business closures and limited business activity.

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Common Real Estate Appraisal Myths

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A home appraisal also gives buyers an idea of how much they can expect to get from their mortgage lender. Home Appraisal Is the Same As a Home Inspection. Indeed, a home appraisal and inspection have some similarities. Additionally, both techniques help the lender understand the value of the property.

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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

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You should be there to help take away any mystery in your client’s search for a new home and provide reassurance that they’re getting the best value. To help make their process as seamless as possible, connect your client with a lender and secure mortgage pre-approval before flipping through hundreds of listings.

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Preparing Your Home For an Appraisal

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Despite the super seller's market, appraisers are protecting the mortgage companies' interests. To ensure your home receives it's best value, it's important to prepare for your home's appraisal. Big or small, repairs help increase home values. Appraisers are keeping a reign on how high prices will rise.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

unusual homes, mortgage origination FNMA Continued Effort to Get Rid of Appraisers By Jonathan Miller, Sept. Fannie Mae sees the appraisal process as “inspection + value.” Yet, the idea of sitting at the desk and relying on some stranger to gather the nuances of the property to generate a value is wildly flawed.