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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Appraisers have access to detailed property information, and while they may not disclose exact sales prices, they can provide insights into the valuation process.

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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? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. When should we analyze the contract?

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Reports in the new standard, will be dynamic, expanding and contracting, based on the scope of work for that appraisal assignment. If typewriters are no more, it is time for forms to be retired as well.

Appraisal 397
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Can You Talk to an Appraiser?

Empire Appraisal Group

More than a quarter of real estate professionals say they avoid having any interaction with an appraiser, falsely believing they legally can’t. Real estate pros who do interact with appraisers say they try to provide additional information to help them in their valuation, the survey shows. Source: Can You Talk to an Appraiser?

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal.

Appraisal 302
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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

When trying to understand the meaning of words in this manner, there is a legal premise that applies specific to understanding the language called the plain meaning rule. When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. With that defined, let’s look at the definition of summary: Summary.

Valuation 360
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Appraisal Reviews: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Think of it as a comprehensive quality check for property valuation. Here are some reasons one might want to contract an appraiser to review another appraisers report: Quality Assurance : Appraisal reviews help identify errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the original appraisal report.