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What AVMs can and can’t do in the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Further, Fannie notes, “Leveraging the wealth of big data, the power of advanced analytics, and the speed of technology, appraisers can perform desktop appraisals without physically inspecting the property.” AVMs do not account for upgrades or renovations. ” Amazing, right? What about AVMs? So, what can AVMs do?

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Renovation loan assessments. There are two main parts to a Home Appraisal: Inspection of the property. Functionality of design and layout. Estate settlements.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Star is the most widely recognized rating and informs people about the energy use of their favorite appliances and devices. Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED.

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Fixer Uppers 101

Lamacchia Realty

What to Consider Before Purchasing a Fixer-Upper Although fixer-uppers are more affordable than purchasing a turnkey home in the perfect neighborhood, the process of buying a fixer-upper and renovating it is more complicated than what you see on television. How Much Time Do They Take to Renovate? Traveling a lot?

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Do I Need A Probate Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

If there have been improvements or renovations made to the property after the date of death it cannot be taken into consideration in the appraisal. Pictures of the property at the date of death if it varies significantly from what it looks like on the date of the appraisal inspection. What To Look For In An Appraiser.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

It begins with an inspection of the subject property, where the licensed commercial real estate appraiser assesses the condition, size, and features of the property. After the inspection, the appraiser analyzes the data and prepares an appraisal report. The condition of the property is another important factor.