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Personal Inspection Demystified

Walitt Solutions

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning. The appraiser must be “at” (e.g.,

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Estate Appraisals in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know

Boston Appraisal

After a death, it is often necessary to establish an exhaustive list of the deceased’s possessions, including what is often the most valuable asset: real property. In most cases, an estate appraisal assesses the property’s value as of the deceased’s date of death (DoD). What Is an Estate Appraisal?

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7 Key Considerations for Using a Restricted Appraisal Report

McKissock

USPAP STANDARD 2 clearly states the minimum content requirements for reporting a real property appraisal. FREE GUIDE : Simplify the valuation process with this free Valuation Process Road Map. Reporting requirements. It’s also a good idea to review the appraisal reporting requirements. Scope of work disclosure.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

During the real estate due diligence process, a responsible CRE investor will spend weeks scrupulously inspecting all aspects of the commercial property for sale. As such, investors must verify the seller, financials, and property obligations (i.e., A good commercial real estate investment cannot rely solely on trust.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

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?”. which can relate to valuation.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Appraisers should consider learning more about desktop appraisals and the hybrid/bifurcated appraisal process and using remote inspection tools such as RemoteVal ,” she advises. The PAVE Task Force is expected to issue a report with recommendations on how to reduce racial bias in home valuations sometime in early 2022,” he says.