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Why Does the Appraiser Need the Sales Contract?

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

When it comes to appraising a property, appraisers must take into account all agreements of sale. According to Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), we are required to analyze any contracts for sale. Appraisers are required to analyze all agreements of sale.

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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. There are few appraisers here. He only does non-lender appraisals.

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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.” That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. When should we analyze the contract?

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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. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. That’s right!

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

The Robert Weiler Company

retail and restaurant headquarters, but the Columbus, OH real estate and job markets have seen remarkable growth, too. As such, there is no better time than now to seek out commercial real estate in Columbus, Ohio. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Upside (and Downside) of Buying Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

He has been a practicing real property appraiser since 1987, and has been instructing and authoring appraisal courses since 1992. He is a state certified general appraiser in Pennsylvania and is currently on the FHA appraiser roster. Looking to upgrade your appraisal license?

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8 Common Violations Made by Appraisers

McKissock

Failure to disclose appraisal assistance. Failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance is another common violation. States often see this when a trainee or assistant applies to become a licensed or certified appraiser, and they submit their appraisal log to be reviewed by the state agency.