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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good. Read the full report. Very interesting.

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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. Integrated commentary Gone are the days of vague references to some addendum page that the reader has to hunt down.

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Remove all bathtubs from home?

Appraisal Today

By Peter Christensen Excerpts: Should “property data collectors” who inspect properties and provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards? The present bill also refers to requirements for data collectors established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, which do not exist. percent from 7.04

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Property inspection date. Effective date.

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Common DIY Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Patch of Land

Jason Lambert, NARI: Pay attention to building codes and best practices even if you’re not pulling a permit or having the project inspected. When estimating a DIY project, get a time reference from an experienced professional and allow yourself twice the allotted time. Kevin Knobles, KMK Contracting: “Jack of all, master of none.”

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NAR Appraisal Survey 2022

Appraisal Today

The multistory home bucks convention, boasting an eccentric, inverted design. Good tables and explanations, with references to the Selling Guide. Other risks include getting injured during an inspection, plus the risks we all have of a serious medical problem. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.36