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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. 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.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

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Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. It takes the home itself, the neighbourhood and the available historical data into account to determine the most accurate valuation. Things like cracked tiles, broken fixtures or an outdated countertop can add up to thousands less in your home valuation.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

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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.