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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?

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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. Transaction costs are added to every property transaction. Answer: No.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Inspection training was very good.

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Fannie Mae Changes 2018

Robinson Appraisal Group

The Market Conditions Addendum (Form 1004MC) is designed to enhance the transparency of the market trends and conditions conclusions made by the appraiser. The Market Conditions Addendum was required with all one- to four-unit property appraisals performed on or after April 1, 2009. So what is the 1004MC form?

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

The Robert Weiler Company

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. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

If your desired area passes our flying colors criteria, it’s time to find the commercial property you want to invest in. This may seem like a lot, but if you find an issue before you purchase the property, you can try to negotiate the price to cover the repair costs. billion of new commercial real estate construction contracts in 2021.