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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

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Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. Here are some of the most outrageous rules that an HOA can—and has—enforced.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

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In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. To read the letter (PDF), click here.