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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” When should we analyze the contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

Another mistake – perhaps one of the more obvious (and, consequently, most detrimental) mistakes – is contracting the commercial property for sale in your personal name. Tip #5: Hire a professional Ohio real estate appraiser to assess the Columbus, Ohio commercial property for sale before signing.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals. adjective.

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

Attorney Peter Christensen, general counsel at the Christensen Law Firm in Bozeman, Montana, notes that lawsuits against individual residential appraisers, or small residential AMCs, are fairly rare, and successful suits rarer still. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.74

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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? Question 5: Why are commercial property appraisals important?

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Indemnification Clauses: What Appraisers Should Know Excerpts: When adding an appraiser to their appraisal panel, a lender or an appraisal management company (AMC) will present the appraiser a 5-15 page long “Appraisal Services Agreement” or “Appraiser Engagement Agreement” for the appraiser’s signature.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. Property Appraisal Fee. Closing Fee.