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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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How to enhance home equity loan underwriting using an AVM

Clear Capital

In part one of our home equity lending series , we discussed home equity lending and how lenders can use an AVM to market to home equity customers. In this second part, we’ll discuss how to meet interagency guidelines for property valuation while expediting underwriting by using ClearAVM + Property Condition Inspection (PCI).

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Desktop and Drive-by Appraisals: Protecting Against Interior Photograph Fraud

Genworth MI Blog

Recently, Desktop and Drive-by appraisals (no interior inspection by the appraiser) temporarily replaced some interior inspection appraisals as a necessary response to health risks and quarantine orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download interior pictures from the internet depicting a better house.

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Desktop and Drive-by Appraisals: Protecting Against Interior Photograph Fraud

Genworth MI Blog

Recently, Desktop and Drive-by appraisals (no interior inspection by the appraiser) temporarily replaced some interior inspection appraisals as a necessary response to health risks and quarantine orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download interior pictures from the internet depicting a better house.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

.” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” ” “That we research value, we do not assign it.”

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What’s that Smell Worth? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

The standard appraisal report’s definition of market value refers to “typical buyers,” most of whom would become acutely aware of such odors right at the door, and when it’s significant will either walk away or discount their offering price. Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career?

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

Fair Market Value. Fair market value is how much your home is likely to sell for if you put it on the market. The fair market value might be the same as appraised value, but it might also be higher. Home Inspection. The inspection can make the buyer aware of potential issues in a home.