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HUD and FHA announce new appraisal bias protections

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a new policy on Wednesday that will enable mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased,” according to an announcement from HUD.

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Susan Rice to co-chair HUD appraisal task force

Housing Wire

The Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity task force will deliver a report to Biden within six months to describe the “extent, causes, and consequences of undervaluing of properties,” a HUD official told HousingWire. The Appraisal Institute has stopped short of saying that there is systemic racism within the industry.

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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

Qualification and Licensing Ensure the real estate appraiser is qualified and licensed. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ. For example, commercial property appraisal considers income generation, which isn't a factor for residential property appraisal.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. On a more positive side, I have done thousands of drive by appraisals since 1986. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. That was my training.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal?

AmeriMac

Individual investors may employ the sales comparison approach to establish an asking price for a property. When it comes to qualifications, commercial appraisers undergo additional training and require more experience than residential appraisers in order to obtain these credentials.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

Do your research and find out if there are easy access to trains, buses, and airports, as well as major roads and freeways. Consider the quality of life issues when conducting your commercial property search in Columbus, Ohio. These are all important issues that will surely contribute to the property’s overall quality and desirability.