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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. Renovation loan assessments. Any existing easements or zoning issues. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value. The CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) from your Realtor – review this document to see if you know of any homes that were renovated after purchase. Fritz for your real estate appraisal.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

Mortgage lenders do not want to lend more money for a home than the home is worth. If you are planning to buy a $400,000 home but other homes in the neighborhood that are similar in size sold for $350,000, your mortgage lender may only be willing to lend you $350,000. It's also one way you can remove PMI from your home loan early.

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