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Loosening The Knot

Appraisal Buzz

It is the work of a therapist and their client to carefully untie those knots. Of course, this applies to the work of real estate appraisal as well. Striving to look through the microscope of empirical thought, we must not forget that our subject is more than real property, it is real people.

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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

For a typical “as-is” Market Value assignment with a straightforward contract with no contingencies or conditions, there is probably nothing that an appraiser actually needs to see. If a property appraises for $200,000 for a refinance, then it is still a $200,000 property for a sale transaction.

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Let The Nurse Take Your Temperature

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Over the years, I have encountered a lack of confidence by clients and/or other parties to a transaction when a trainee is involved, especially when it comes to the portion of the process that is the observations of the actual real estate.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

An independent appraisal sets a benchmark value for your real estate. Federal law mandates state certification for most appraisers. The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Evaluate the appraiser’s experience.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new. Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. Lenders and clients will be looking for an appraisal to secure a loan on the STR. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers?

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new. Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. Lenders and clients will be looking for an appraisal to secure a loan on the STR. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers?

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Maintain USPAP compliance – Confirm the ROV request came from your client, either directly or through the client’s AMC, acting as an agent for the client, or other party designated as an agent by the client. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?”