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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Raleigh Realty

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection? One of those steps is the home inspection and with the home inspection, major issues can arise. A home inspection provides the buyer with a detailed report of the home’s structure, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof, etc.

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Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Inspection? What Is a Home Appraisal?

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Are remote appraisals here to stay?

Housing Wire

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. Introducing RemoteVal. User-friendly for everyone.

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Opinion: seven things to look for in a home equity partner

Housing Wire

They can do this by applying advanced technology — digital title solutions, automated inspection and appraisal tools, consumer-facing scheduling apps and eClosing solutions — and working with you to optimize your internal workflows and processes. Ask for references. Leading-edge technology products/solutions.

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Making the dream of homeownership a reality for underserved communities

Housing Wire

When a client is nearly ready to get a mortgage, organizations like HomeFree-USA might offer to refer them to a lender, like Citi, that can advise the client on options when it comes to a home loan. But with HomeFree-USA and Citi by her side, she faced each challenge head-on with a supportive lending partner that helped minimize fallout.

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9 Ways to Handle Appraisal Pressure and Still Maintain Your Ethical Reputation

McKissock

When you’re contacted by a new client, ask for references. If you’re uncomfortable about asking for references, research them yourself. Of course, for most residential mortgage lending assignments, appraisers are not permitted to accept payment from the borrower at the time of inspection.