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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Renovation loan assessments. There are two main parts to a Home Appraisal: Inspection of the property. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Estate settlements.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments. You should also be aware of any additional charges or expenses that may arise during the appraisal process, such as travel, inspection, research, or review fees.

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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Make Sure the Property Is Clean and Presentable The physical condition of your property can have a significant impact on its value.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

In addition to doing a physical inspection, the appraisal company will also do a comparative financial analysis of other homes in the area and assess how much they sold for. On the flip side, do not feel the need to make costly renovations to your home, as upgrades don’t always translate into a higher appraisal value.

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