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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. Also part of the definition: Reasonable market exposure time. As an appraiser, I had to look at what I had spent a lifetime doing: “Find market value.”

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. For example, an appraiser will check the condition of the walls, roof, floors and the structure’s overall integrity.

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How Residential Real Estate Appraisers Can Benefit and Help Accountants Do Their Job

Birmingham Appraisal

Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value. Determining Asset Values for Financial Reporting Enhancing Financial Accuracy with Appraisals Accurate financial reporting is essential for businesses and individuals alike.

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Pressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5 Resources for Appraisers

McKissock

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, “ The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? ”. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? Sign up now.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. An appraisal is an unbiased valuation of the fair market value of a home. Lenders make sure that they are lending the right amount of money for a home. We must look at the market analysis and where we are coming from.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Even though the appraiser doesn’t perform the first stage of the process, they are asked to determine a property’s fair market value without being allowed to conduct first-party research.

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Using Equity To Buy A Second Home

D Fritz Appraisals

It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value. However, refinancing will also incur additional closing costs, such as appraisal fees and legal expenses, which the borrower should consider before making a decision. What Is Home Equity?