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The Differences Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

Hank Miller Team

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In brief (operative word), an appraisal is an estimate of the current market value of a home completed by an appraiser using set evaluation criteria. What is a Home Inspection?

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

.” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” ” “That we research value, we do not assign it.”

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. from 0.55 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The lender may also contact the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency or the manufacturer for the HUD Data Plate information. from 0.75 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property.