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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. This post’s information can be very helpful in explaining why. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Buying a home can be a confusing process, however, I hope that you have been able to surround yourself with knowledgable professionals who can help you navigate your first home purchase and make it an enjoyable experience. I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction.

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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Opens in You Tube. Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5

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2024 USPAP Changes Clarify Nondiscrimination

Appraisal Today

To read more, click here My comments: Be sure to read this blog post. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Investigation of desktop appraisals, economic analysis, Bias, hybrid appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. USPAP 2024 is effective January 1, 2024.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

Unfortunately, the well was actually located on an adjacent lot that, at one time, was part of the subject lot prior to the lots being subdivided. Unfortunately, the well was actually located on an adjacent lot that, at one time, was part of the subject lot prior to the lots being subdivided. Nearby, I noticed a large water tank.

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

Appraisal Today

Be a part of the profession blamed for the collapse of the savings and loan industry. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of external obsolescence. The wonderful world of rats, bats, and spiders. Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9%

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Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac

Appraisal Today

Here are 5: Reliance in any appraisal analysis on inappropriate comparable sales, or the failure to use comparable sales that are more similar to or nearer to the subject property without adequate explanation. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Powerball Jackpot. . ==. Powerball Jackpot.