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Opteon’s appraiser-facing software allows appraisers to submit reports from the field in real-time

Housing Wire

The valuation services market has yet to see that same level of impact, but the pace of change is ramping up. The market has moved into the digital realm, and businesses require on-demand access and rapid results,” said Chris Knight, Group CEO of Opteon. Value and marketability are not purely a math equation.”.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely. You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. Access our appraisal training courses here.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely. You have to make sure the person doing the desktop appraisal knows the local market– that’s your responsibility as a lender. Access our appraisal training courses here.

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5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

An agent involved in the property inspection process may overlook defects that may affect the value that the appraiser would readily pick up on. Because of issues like this, it is important for the property inspector to have adequate training and zero bias in the outcome of the transaction.

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. The bulk of the appraiser’s work is focused on market analysis to decide market value based on “assumed” condition of the house.

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

However, a hybrid appraisal includes an exterior observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection by a third-party: this third party inspection could be done by a real estate agent, a property inspector or even another real estate appraiser.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate Disclosures

Zillow

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the property at its best. Whether you're a listing a home for sale or in the market to purchase , here are five things you should know about real estate disclosures.