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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Isn’t a home inspection similar to a home appraisal? Not at all – an appraisal differs from a house inspection. A home inspector’s function is to study the structural, electrical, mechanical & plumbing in a home and document any problems or safety issues. Do I need a home inspection as well?

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

In many cases, this means that a person (who may or may not be an appraiser) collects information on the property via property inspection and a computer does the valuation. The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

In many cases, this means that a person (who may or may not be an appraiser) collects information on the property via property inspection and a computer does the valuation. The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely.

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5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

A phone app would be utilized to post assignments and anyone willing to take on the assignment would grab it and complete the inspection. An example that I have read about that is the basis for this new appraisal inspection process and framework is that of the medical assistant. What is the training of the property inspector?

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

It is a shorter appraisal form than the traditional appraisal and is performed by an appraiser who typically never visits the property. Some hybrid appraisals have an exterior only inspection, while others include an interior inspection. A major concern regarding the hybrid appraisal would be the level of risk and liability.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate Disclosures

Zillow

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the property at its best. Whether you're a listing a home for sale or in the market to purchase , here are five things you should know about real estate disclosures.

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Nothing New Under the Sun: the varied face of appraisal

Walitt Solutions

My talk focused on Property Inspections, which – to an outsider – might seem to be a straight-forward topic. So, with the changes in the first mortgage space, I asked the audience to consider several questions, when examining the varied face of property inspections that are currently in practice in the overall valuation profession.