article thumbnail

Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc. Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value.

Appraisal 127
article thumbnail

Red Flags Related to a Title on a Home

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers should read CC&Rs and all related HOA documents to understand the rules and potential risks of purchasing the home.). EASEMENTS: An irrevocable right to use some part of another person’s real property for a particular purpose. COURT ORDERS: An official proclamation from a judge that a party must do or abstain from doing.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Any existing easements or zoning issues. Paperwork – gather any relevant paperwork that supports the valuation of the home such as property tax bills, HOA fees, receipts and permits for any improvements or upgrades. They are not assessing décor or any feature that is considered removable. Lot: Size and topography of the lot.

Appraisal 106
article thumbnail

Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Source: Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? The post Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Florida Realtors. By Rob Samouce. NAPLES, Fla. – © 2021 Journal Media Group. appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group.

HOA 78
article thumbnail

The Home Appraisal Checklist Form [Digital and Printable]

Realvals

HOA information. Easements or encroachments. Here is some of the data that can be helpful to us: List of recent improvements (Last 15 years) with estimated prices and dates. Copies of previous appraisals or sketches. Known inconsistencies in data. Unpermitted additions. Miscellaneous.

article thumbnail

7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Any existing easements on the property which legally allow another party to use someone else’s property. Some examples of this include the appraisal and inspection fees, but also any HOA fees that are associated with the home, property taxes, and insurance premiums that will be due at the time of closing.

article thumbnail

What Is the Difference Between CID Ownership in a Condo, Townhouse or PUD?

San Jose Real Estate

A planned unit development is architecturally either a townhouse or a house in which 100% of the unit plus the land under it is owned and the ownership of the unit also provides for a membership in the homeowner’s association or HOA. With a PUD, homeowners have an easement and rights to use the common area through their HOA membership.