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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market.

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

   Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Then counterbalance the estimated price on those sites with the valuation seen on Eppraisal.com.  This licensed professional is generally more competent to do such a valuation than most real estate agents.

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What is a Land Appraisal and How Is Land Appraised?

The Robert Weiler Company

Any loan for a property is based on the appraisal value. As a land buyer, owner, or seller, understanding the true market value of the real estate in question is important. Also referred to as a land valuation, property valuation, or real estate appraisal, the ultimate goal of a land apprasal is to determine the market value.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. Note: A commercial property valuation is considered the equivalent of an appraisal, and the words are sometimes used interchangeably. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

Realtor

Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Congress outlawed the use of such assessments, called broker price opinions, or BPOs, to value properties for traditional mortgages.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

Realtor

Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Congress outlawed the use of such assessments, called broker price opinions, or BPOs, to value properties for traditional mortgages.

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Why You Need A Home Apprasial Even If Paying Fully In Cash

Appraisal Partners Blog

Many people make the mistake of not determining the value of their home, or even find out after an offer has been accepted. While many opt for a realtor, a realtor will, of course, receive monetary gain if you are purchasing via a seller paid commission. It’s an excellent idea to get an appraiser to give you a valuation report.