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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Valuation for insurance claims. Any existing easements or zoning issues.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

An appraisal is an important part of the home buying process for the buyer, as lenders will not lend money to you if the appraised value comes back lower than the loan amount. Any existing easements on the property which legally allow another party to use someone else’s property.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

“I have a background in construction and have been a business owner in the construction industry.” ” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” My focus is lending institutions appraisals.”

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.