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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “It’s a lot more than just pulling comps!”

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. For example, I’m appraising a Victorian built before 1910. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. I see very different levels of inspectors.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Later a conventional commercial building was constructed. = HOW TO USE THE NUMBERS BELOW. percent from 7.02

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The media coverage focuses on real estate agents having difficulty showing homes, etc. But appraisers need other information. The videos above were the only appraiser sources I could find. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.93 percent from 7.09

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser.

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How to Contest a Bad Appraisal

AmeriMac

Now, if you’re refinancing your house, you’ll want the appraisal to be as high as possible. However, one thing homebuyers sometimes encounter is a low appraisal. A low appraisal can cause the cancellation of sales contracts because a lender won’t approve mortgages higher than a home’s value.

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Maintain that Workfile

Appraisal Buzz

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern.

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