Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. I still like to use the word “inspection”.

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cignarale noted signs of cooling off, including some properties appraising for lower than expected and once desperate buyers no longer waiving home inspections. I think a lot of buyers want to try to buy a house and lock in before mortgage rates potentially go up, so people are still seriously looking to find a home.”.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No. Worth reading.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Only appraisers do the appraisals. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Read the full report.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the property appraisal.” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “How value is derived.”

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