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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

Appraisals protect buyers and sellers Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction that involves large sums of money. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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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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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Below is a detailed explanation of each technique to ensure the adjustments are well-supported and align with market trends. The goal is to make sure every adjustment is defensible, based on empirical evidence, and can withstand scrutiny from all stakeholders involved in the appraisal process. An example can be seen in Figure 7.

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Are Appraisals Public Record?

Realvals

These comparables or “comps” help determine the home’s value in the current market. The appraiser then weighs all factors to arrive at the appraised value. This figure represents the property’s fair market value. Confidentiality is a key part of the appraisal process.

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Understanding FHA Appraisals: Requirements and What to Expect

Appraisal Partners Blog

Why are FHA Appraisals Different? FHA appraisals have two main objectives: Determine Market Value: Like all appraisals, the FHA appraisal determines the fair market value of the property. The FHA Appraisal Process Loan Application: The borrower applies for an FHA loan.

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Demystifying the Residential Appraisal: What Homeowners Need to Know

Appraisal Partners Blog

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the true market value of a property. But what exactly is a residential appraisal, why is it necessary, and what factors influence the final valuation? The appraisal report will justify which approach was used.