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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

Valuation 360
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Compass acquisition could worry some California agents

Housing Wire

Under the agreement, the California Association of Realtors gained “access to a comprehensive suite of tools allowing them to create, manage, negotiate, and close offers on real property, all at no additional cost and integrated with their MLS platforms,” read the March release.

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6 Helpful Tips for Hiring a Home Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

Some of the licenses federal law might require include Certified General Real Property Appraiser and Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser. References. A good appraiser should provide several references for previous clients. An associate degree is also often a mandatory requirement.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

These two terms are often used interchangeably by appraisers and clients, but under the GSEs’ new definitions, they are different types of assignments. A Hybrid appraisal is defined as, “An appraisal assignment consisting of a desktop appraisal for which the scope of work includes reviewing a recent interior/exterior property data report.”.

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

Business components in special purpose properties are often referred to as “intangibles.” Below, we provide an overview of intangibles and outline six special purpose property tips for appraisal reviewers. Special purpose property tips. Intangibles. Value in use requires considering the business as a going concern.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

We’re grateful to work across several states and with so many great clients! We believe it’s important for appraisers to communicate with their clients to avoid surprises and ensure the appraisal process is as smooth as possible. As year-end is approaching, we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future.

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What Is a Reconciled Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that when appraising a real property, an appraiser must : (a) reconcile the quality and quantity of data available and analyzed within the approaches used; and. (b) Let me give you a real-world example. Lenders are not value experts.