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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Home inspections, which typically span hours, encompass various elements including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural components.

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Removing the Definition of Personal Inspection

Appraiserblogs

Why is the ASB proposing to remove the definition of Personal Inspection? As of 2023, if the ASB gets its way in a few weeks, the word “inspection” or “personal inspection” will no longer be defined in USPAP. USPAP Compliance & Hybrid Appraisals WHO does the SUBJECT INSPECTION? Would it be misleading to disclose….

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Implementing Digital Forms for Paperless HVAC Inspections

GoForrmz

Easily transition to a paperless operation with GoFormz digital forms Traditionally, conducting HVAC inspections involved cumbersome paperwork, time-consuming data entry, and potential errors. However, with the advent of digital forms and mobile technology, the inspection process has been streamlined and optimized for efficiency.

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10 Blog Posts to Help You Build Your First Mobile Form

GoForrmz

Including Signatures on your mobile forms enables users to rapidly collect authorizations within proposals, bids, inspections, and much more – accelerating everything from billing cycles to approval processes. Check out this blog which helps you configure your Signature field in a matter of seconds.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion

Appraiserblogs

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 post FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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