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Jaro’s journey to increase appraisal accuracy

Housing Wire

JaroDesk is an appraisal management platform designed for appraisal desks, appraisal management companies and appraisers and staff offices. And JaroInspect provides mobile inspection tools to collect and gather structured and accurate information about every property with PDC and PDR functionality.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

“We’ve found that many people care more about public spaces than private spaces,” says Katie Lambert, an interior designer with Lambert Home, referring to different living areas in a home. Another area with high ROI includes replacing laminate countertops and adding new, resilient flooring, the magazine notes.

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7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How can you prepare for the inspection? Designing a beautiful landscape for your house is more crucial than you would think. Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection. Are you anticipating having your home appraised? I hope you find this information helpful!

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How To Plan a Home Remodel

Eppraisal

Research and Gather Inspiration Explore magazines, websites, and social media platforms to gather inspiration for your project. This will serve as a valuable reference point when discussing your plans with contractors, designers, and suppliers. Be sure to set a budget that aligns with your financial capabilities.

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Together Again – The MBA Annual Conference Recap

Appraisal Buzz

It was great to be getting back to normal and to behaving as the social animals we were designed to be. Of the 40,000 homeowner inspected hybrid appraisals created, most were on par or better than the traditional appraisals. If you haven’t read Jillian’s article in the latest issue of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine, you can find it here.

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What to Expect Undertaking These 4 Common Home Projects

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Before a roof renovation begins, a contractor will inspect the attic, gutter, and various other aspects of the home structure to make sure it is safe to proceed. Any home renovation from home office design to whole roof replacement can involve processes you wouldn’t expect. What is Evidence? – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

Eppraisal

To prevent plumbing problems, hire a licensed plumber with a strong track record to inspect your existing system before starting the project. Inspect for water seepage — a common issue in older homes where water can infiltrate from the roof, walls and leaky plumbing lines.