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

Housing Wire

You can potentially ask the seller to pay for the improvements, or you can ask for a lower sales price to offset the cost of the repairs. If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned. If it’s denied, buyers can also choose to walk away from the deal.

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How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience

Housing Wire

This is a critical advancement in the industry as we’ve seen appraisal timelines continually increase. This allows for a more objective analysis and better compliance, and often translates to a more efficient process with faster turn times, which allows buyers and sellers to transfer real property more cost effectively and with confidence.

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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When it comes to the appraisal process, while we do take into consideration the contract price of the home being sold, that’s just one of many data points that we must take into consideration. The appraiser’s goal is not, nor has it ever been, to simply be a price validator, though many have used appraisals this way.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Tips To Ensure a Successful Appraisal When it comes to the home appraisal process, providing complete and accurate information is critical for a successful appraisal. Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

Simonson Real Estate

Despite these radical changes, the business of America carries on, somehow, some way, including commercial real estate appraisal work. How has COVID-19 affected the appraisal process and the values of the various markets and submarkets of commercial real estate? Mitchell Simonson , Founder, Simonson Appraisals.

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3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process and Turn Times

AmeriMac

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. Top 3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process.

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3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process and Turn Times

AmeriMac

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. Top 3 Tips to Shorten Your Home Appraisal Process.