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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

For example, it is hard to believe that there is not one requirement in “Qualifying Education” for a course or otherwise which teaches an appraiser how to inspect a property. I have no idea what “research” they are referring to and how they come to that conclusion.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

In most cases, the process of obtaining the GLA requires appraisers to inspect and measure a subject property. These inspections and measurements must conform to the standards and guidelines of the American National Standards Institute, also known as ANSI. It is also known as a secondary unit or in-law unit.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

In most cases, the process of obtaining the GLA requires appraisers to inspect and measure a subject property. These inspections and measurements must conform to the standards and guidelines of the American National Standards Institute, also known as ANSI. It is also known as a secondary unit or in-law unit.

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Modular vs Manufactured-There IS a Distinction

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

First we must understand that the term “mobile home” is obsolete and refers to transportable homes constructed prior to June 30, 1976. When a manufactured home is completed, it is inspected by a HUD certified inspector in the factory. Let’s see if we can clear up the confusion. These are two distinctly difference codes.

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Bringing Digital Data Capture Into Your Food Distribution and Brokerage Business

GoForrmz

Understanding Digital Data Capture Digital data capture refers to the process of electronically collecting, storing, and managing data relevant to your business. By being able to remotely monitor the temperature of your refrigerated transportation vehicles, you can report detailed food safety insights to your customers.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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Get to Know your Home Appraisal Company

D Fritz Appraisals

Is a major transportation upgrade destined to arrive? It’s encouraged to evaluate the appraiser’s experience level and ask them for a short biography (often provided on the company’s website in the About Us section) and a list of two or three references (testimonials) from current or previous clients. Level of Support.