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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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SingleSource’s new app to support to Fannie Mae’s Value Acceptance + Property Data program

Housing Wire

During the last refi boom, some appraisers were scheduling inspections as far as four to six weeks out, which was slowing down the entire loan transaction. As a Fannie Mae partner, SingleSource can utilize a larger pool of trained data collectors, so that property inspections can now take place in a matter of days, not weeks.”

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Sellers, Here’s What to Do If a Buyer Requests Repairs After Inspection

Lamacchia Realty

SELLERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION Selling your home and moving into a new one can be an exciting life chapter. A common issue that sellers should be prepared for is a buyer requesting repairs after the home inspection. So, what do you, as a seller, do in this scenario?

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.

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ProTip: Use Image Fields to Document Job Site Hazards

GoForrmz

Take the hassle out of job site hazard documentation by adding an Image field to your forms Nobody wants to think about the realities of on-site work hazards, but failure to properly document them can cause even more headaches. In that same report, OSHA notes prevention and proper documentation are key to reducing that number.