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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Appraisal inspections usually take approximately 30 minutes to an hour depending on the size and complexity of the property.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Validate ROV allows homeowners who have questions about lender-assigned home values to submit “reconsideration of value” requests with their phones. Consumers will supplement their requests with pictures of the property.

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Do Solar Panels Increase Home Values?

Eppraisal

" Solar energy systems save money on electric bills and improve home values. Getting permits and inspections is also getting easier and less expensive for consumers. Another Value Going Solar Adds Besides saving money, solar energy systems offer energy-efficiency and help save the earth.

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Appraisal or Inspection: Which Do You Need?

East Coast Appraisal

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. During a home inspection, it is not required that the buyer or seller be present.

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The Latest Technologies Home Inspectors Use for More Thorough Inspections

Eppraisal

While in the process of purchasing a home, you are going to want to have a home inspection performed. It's a security blanket of sorts for you to be sure there aren't safety hazards and major defects in the home. There are quite a few professional home inspection companies in most markets.

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Winter Home Inspections

Eppraisal

If so, you'll need to be aware of how the weather can affect your home inspection as there may be a few challenges. You'll want to make sure you are purchasing a home that is free of major defects and safety hazards, as a solid and safe home will help to maintain your future home value.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

Some are waiving appraisals and others are even offering to waive inspection contingencies. Inspection Contingencies Defined When buyers and sellers agree on all the terms of a real estate contract, it is signed and delivered to all parties. Some buyers like to have the roofs inspected by roofing companies.