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

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”.

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

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”.

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Tips for Homeowners Concerned About Appraisals Below Contract Price

Will Springer Realtor

Buyer is financing the purchase through a mortgage lender and the underwriter wishes to confirm the value of the home before issuing the loan. (No No lender will approve a mortgage on a home that is valued less than the agreed sales price.). CoreLogic said the more typical figure for low appraisals in the U.S.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Once the party or parties have signed the engagement letter or indicated acceptance of an appraisal order, the letter or correspondence to an appraiser serves as a contract. The following are typical must-knows for an appraiser before accepting a commercial assignment: What is the property type? Commercial Appraisal Tips.

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! of loans had appraisals. November 29, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.3 November 29, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.3

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on changing real estate market, interest rate forecasts, non lender appraisals, foreclosures way down from 2008, Freddie and ANSI, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Most residential appraisers were staff appraisers at lenders then.

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Beyond Buying and Refinancing: A Look at Alternative Types of Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

How it helps: Accurate Pricing: By obtaining an appraisal before listing, you can set a realistic and competitive price for your home. Smooth Transactions: An accurate appraisal helps ensure that when your home goes under contract, its value won’t become a stumbling block in the sales transaction.