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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

The solutions, ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report) by Freddie Mac and Value Acceptance + Property Data by Fannie Mae, were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals, while maintaining the high risk mitigation standards employed by the GSEs.

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

Mortgage Lending Terminology . During an appraisal, a professional will evaluate your home’s condition, how much similar homes have sold for recently and the overall market to determine the value of your home. The appraisal can be more than the price of the house or it can be less. Assessed Value.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.”

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

The appraisal helps in establishing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home. An appraisal is an essential part of this process. An appraisal will provide you with the current market value of your real estate.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

These properties are not for owner occupancy. Because multifamily homes serve a different purpose than single-family properties, appraisers have yet another factor to consider before presenting a number to the bank. Essentially, you calculate each unit’s fair market rent based on other rentals located in the neighborhood.

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Why Do Square Footage Disputes Arise?

Empire Appraisal Group

The agencies involved in residential lending—Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Housing Administration—have slightly varying definitions of gross living area, but all agree on these facts: Gross living area is the finished, above-grade residential area. to the primary dwelling. Molitor-Gennrich.

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