Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 24, 2023

The lender allowed an unlicensed property data collector give bad data to the appraiser… I work for this lender and they will not let my trainee inspect. They put an appraisal waiver in the contract which meant they could not walk away if the. The owners are now underwater by more than $100,000… I’m sad and I’m mad!

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By increasing the maximum allowable loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for full appraisal waivers from 80% to 90%, and for inspection-based appraisal waivers from 80% to 97%, the FHFA is taking a risky and potentially irresponsible step that could have far-reaching consequences. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

When I made my inspection, I measured the property. Therefore, my opinion of value was in the mid-sixties, which was far below the contract price. What if my appraisal report, mysteriously came in at the same price as the contract price? . You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! www.anchor.fm/cash-appraiserstats.com.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lenders rely on appraisals to ensure they arent over-lending on a property, and a discrepancy can result in: A lower appraised value: If the appraiser’s measurements show that the home is smaller than the listing suggests, the appraised value may be lower than the contract price. appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Inspect Equipment for Safety. Call upon a professional when inspecting the HVAC system. Summer is the best time to renegotiate contracts, plan for significant repairs, and take care of pesky pests. Review Finances and Renegotiate Contracts. Inspect and Clean Debris. Better to be safe than sorry!

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It’s been several weeks now since I’ve blogged and to be honest I’ve missed it. Blogging provides me a creative outlet to help educate the public on the appraisal process. If you had told me in 2010 that I would still be writing my appraisal blog 14 years later I would have said you were crazy, but here I am.

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we’ll delve into the three different types of signature options GoFormz offers along with best practices and common use cases to consider when selecting which signature form field to use for your electronic signature form.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 2, 2023

They have safeguards built in to written agreements such as a purchase contract on a home. Assuming the buyer followed the rules of the contract contingency, he/she would get the earnest money back and the deal is off the table – all thanks to this important condition. More on home inspections.) More on home inspections.)

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

In this blog post, well go over the pros and cons of selling as-is in Texas. Unfortunately a contracts as-is clause can be confusing for some sellers. Well discuss these throughout this blog post. A buyer might check the box in the contract that says they are purchasing the home as-is.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As a new homeowner, you might be confused about the differences between an appraisal and a home inspection. Home inspections are normally regulated by the state.

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Movoto

APRIL 8, 2024

This is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller that helps ensure the sale will be completed according to the contract’s outlined conditions. Real estate purchase contracts come into play to protect both parties and move the sale forward, helping prevent either party from wasting the other’s time and money.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page. NOTE: the popular ads with liability tips are below the first topic on my blog posts. The newsletters have abbreviated titles, taken from their blog posts. percent from 6.98

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract. Plot/blueprint or property survey.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 1, 2022

A home inspection is almost always the best route to take before purchasing a property. In a competitive market, however, buyers recognize that submitting an offer with a request to conduct a traditional inspection can hurt their chances of winning a bidding war. This is the best option when a traditional inspection is not viable.

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Mashvisor

JULY 8, 2022

As a real estate investor, you may occasionally bump into the term “under contract.” ” But what does the term mean in real estate investing? Table of Contents Understanding the Term…

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 19, 2021

AT A FLORIDA HOME INSPECTION. During the buying and selling process, a home has to undergo a home inspection. Home inspections are used to identify any issues in the home so that the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into and the seller isn’t selling a home that’s unsafe. Do Old Electrical Panels Need to be Replaced?

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Personal Inspection I recently completed an appraisal on a residential dwelling for Lender A that sells loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the report was completed on a GSE form. Lender B indicated there wasno need for me to re-inspect the home, since my previous inspection date was only a few days earlier.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

If you choose not to be at the property during the appraisal inspection let the appraiser know you are available to answer any questions they may have. If there are no comparable sales that support the contract price, this may result in a lower appraised value.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Thanks to Tom for writing this blog post. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Such tasks usually require the manager to: Perform frequent inspections. Conduct frequent inspections of the property’s interior and exterior. Manage resources and contract negotiation. A property management company is also expected to manage all maintenance of both the interior and exterior of the property.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

Perform your own initial inspection on the apartment building and surrounding property. Get a professional inspection and commercial appraisal of the apartment building before making a final decision. Before hiring a property management company, make sure a contract is in place that covers all of your expectations.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 30, 2024

AI Appraisals: Embracing the Future Appraisal 5 Enormous Mansions, With Wildly Different Architectural Styles—Priced at Under a Million Bucks Is appraisal accuracy measured by contract price? Again, I ask, does contract price equal market value? Further, should contract price be the metric by which appraisal values are measured?

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the most common mistakes sellers should avoid during a real estate appraisal. A property that is cluttered, dirty, or in disrepair can negatively affect its value.

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Seller’s Disclosure is required by law, but ultimately not very useful Do your own due diligence on a property, including a third party inspection ! In the Contract. The Fort Hood Inspection. Be sure to include any previous inspections you’ve completed on the property within the past 4 years.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing.

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DW Slater Company

JULY 28, 2022

The prices that we are seeing for June are really reflective of what was happening when those sales went under contract about 30 days earlier. – Sacramento Appraisal Blog Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection? The post The Tide is Turning- July Newsletter appeared first on DW Slater Company Blog. indicates required.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 1, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on time saving tips, Waivers, Non-lender appraisals, Tax savings, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on property data collectors, economic analysis, managing your email inbox, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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Mashvisor

AUGUST 30, 2021

While real estate websites like Mashvisor have made it easier than ever for beginner real estate investors to find potential income properties online, they still have to navigate a sea…

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

A well-maintained property can contribute to a more favorable valuation and prevent the need for a final inspection, which can cost the buyer more money and possibly delay the closing. The post The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Pros and Cons Of A Pre-Listing Appraisal

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. An appraiser’s inspection is comparable to the level of observation conducted by a typical buyer. Sign me up!

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. An appraiser’s inspection is comparable to the level of observation conducted by a typical buyer. Sign me up!

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McKissock

APRIL 25, 2023

Catered to real estate appraisers, agents, and other professionals, this monthly blog series helps you navigate the ever-evolving economic environment so you can make well-informed decisions to support your business and career success. economy could experience a contraction this year. Housing starts declined 0.8%

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For more in-depth information about the different approaches, please visit our website www.bostonappraisal.com ; we have blogs and videos explaining them! You should also be aware of any additional charges or expenses that may arise during the appraisal process, such as travel, inspection, research, or review fees.

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