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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. The hybrid appraisal uses a form almost identical to the URAR, but the appraiser doesn’t go to the property.

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Zillow Estimates vs. Appraisals: Why Zillow Shouldn’t Be Used for Appraisals

AmeriMac

One of the great things about modern technology is that we’ve never had more information at our fingertips. You can type in any address you want and in a few quick seconds pull up information about the home, see pictures from recent listings and even find its current value… right? Case in point: real estate.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

But first, let’s quickly cover the basics of home appraisals. What Is a Home Appraisal and Why Is It Important? A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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ClearCast Podcast E22 — Tomo Co-Founder & CRO Carey Armstrong

Clear Capital

And so because the appreciation is going up so rapidly on a daily basis, people are probably checking into this now and like, how much is my home worth? How much is my home worth? Home improvements? We don’t wait for an inspection to have happened. Where should I put that money?” Carey Armstrong .