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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. Functionality of design and layout. Any existing easements or zoning issues. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

Two of the best examples occur when there is lending involved or litigation pursued. Consider the grantor’s position when considering a disbursement for a mixed-use development, conservation easement, or specialty use property. Grant Applications. Licensed and qualified real estate appraisers typically perform appraisal reviews.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

If it appears to a VA appraiser that the appraised value of a property is going to come in below the pending sales price, the appraiser must contact the designated point of contact (POC) party that is specified in the appraisal order. In more recent downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, many foreclosures were due to bad lending.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” Also, I have appraised multiple airports and done various easement studies for research.” ” “I have a designation from the Appraisal Institute.”