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Challenging a mortgage appraisal

Annarbor Appraisal

The appraisal is for their benefit, but at the same time, the appraiser needs to complete a fair and supportable valuation. Even though the lender is the client, the borrower is by regulation, required to be given a copy of the appraisal report. When a sale is involved, the valuation may be lower than contracted price.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. Really, appraisers have always thought this way.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations. Navigating Complex Properties: In cases of unique or complex properties, agents and appraisers collaborate to ensure accurate valuations.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? This is called equity.

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What Is Appraisal Review in Real Estate?

AmeriMac

Home negotiations can be deadlocked because of the valuation differences of a property by both prospects and homeowners. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. What Is an Appraisal? Why Is Appraisal Review Important? Income Capitalization Approach.

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Today

Some appraisers may want to become data collectors or do desktops. My first appraisal job was updating data records for an assessor’s office, converting to computerized valuation in the mid-1970s. Some AMCs may use appraisers for data collection at a reasonable fee instead of Uber drivers with 3 weeks of training.