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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

As a side note, appraisers remain responsible for complying with the confidentiality requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). For this reason, if you are not the client, or employed by the client of the appraisal report, the appraiser will politely decline to discuss the appraisal with you.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

As a side note, appraisers remain responsible for complying with the confidentiality requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). For this reason, if you are not the client, or employed by the client of the appraisal report, the appraiser will politely decline to discuss the appraisal with you.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Who is the intended user of the appraisal report, and for what purpose is it being used? . Who is the client and all intended users with addressees? . As part of our appraisal management services, we ensure that written expectations are set forth and that only qualified appraisers are engaged for all appraisal assignments.

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How accurate is a Zestimate vs a Home Appraisal?

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Not only have these discrepancies shown up in this experiment but we’ve seen these during real home appraisals and saved clients hundreds of thousands. Don’t just rely on a Zestimate in order to avoid the home appraisal cost or you may end up overpaying or leaving thousands or tens of thousands on the table.

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

This ensures that the appraiser has undergone rigorous training, meets the state’s education requirements, and follows ethical guidelines in their practice. A licensed appraiser demonstrates commitment and accountability to their clients and the industry.