Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! .

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

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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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2021

FINDING A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT. Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. You should do the same thing before choosing a real estate agent!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

By the way, if you’re a real estate agent, you no doubt have experienced these same issues with some that you work with or work for. I know of some appraisers who do not measure the properties they appraise, even though they are expected to when making a physical observation (inspection). MEASURING.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Many homeowners and real estate agents assume that the square footage listed in public records is accurate, but thats not always the case. Appraisers follow strict guidelines that may differ from those used by tax assessors, builders, or even real estate agents. appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 9, 2022

WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION. A common issue that many sellers are not prepared to deal with is a buyer requesting repairs after the inspection. Before someone purchases a home, a home inspection is typically done. It’s not a secret that it has been a seller’s market for the past few years.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

SELLERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION Selling your home and moving into a new one can be an exciting life chapter. A common issue that sellers should be prepared for is a buyer requesting repairs after the home inspection. So, what do you, as a seller, do in this scenario? To Conclude.

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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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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some of you may have heard about one of the originating companies, Matterport, which some real estate agents/brokers use to generate virtual 3D interior diagrams and videos used in property marketing. if you the appraiser are not required to inspect the property yourself, don’t you want to have a more detailed….

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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. Well discuss these throughout this blog post. To avoid confusion, its essential for sellers to disclose any known defects or issues with the property and for buyers to conduct thorough inspections before making an offer.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Tom’s blog post, as always, is top notch and has lots of good tips and suggestions for agents and homeowners alike.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Tom’s blog post, as always, is top notch and has lots of good tips and suggestions for agents and homeowners alike.

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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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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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McKissock

MAY 18, 2022

FREE REPORT : Learn how real estate professionals generate quality leads and higher income with our free Voice of the Real Estate Agent report. Sellers often get bonus points with potential buyers if they mention a recent roof inspection since it helps buyers trust they’re investing in the right home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, a data collector may not be aware of the hundreds of items that an appraiser observes during an appraisal inspection. Real estate agents can also be data collectors and if they have a financial interest in the property their data may not be 100% accurate. No related posts.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 5, 2024

I talk a lot on this blog about change. That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change!

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 29, 2025

Beyond what you see during the appraisal inspection do you understand the appraisal process or anything about what appraisers do? The post Appraisal 101: Key Facts You Might Not Know appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. On the surface it looks like the appraiser visits your home, does some measuring, and looks around.

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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. You may also want to speak with your real estate agents about your appraisal preparation. Plot/blueprint or property survey.

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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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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 16, 2020

Recently, Desktop and Drive-by appraisals (no interior inspection by the appraiser) temporarily replaced some interior inspection appraisals as a necessary response to health risks and quarantine orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. validate the date/time of the picture. prevent/detect manipulation of the geocode information.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Let’s explore how from the lens of David Foster, Enact’s Senior Real Estate Appraiser. There is an on-site visual inspection of the property and a suggestion of improvements followed by the research, analysis and development that produces the appraisal report. Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog!

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 8, 2021

A home inspection is a part of the selling process, but you can get your own inspection prior to listing. A serious buyer will have to have their own home inspection done and they can get an estimate for repairs from that too. Hire a real estate agent to handle negotiations on your behalf.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 8, 2021

But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. The bank will likely hire a local real estate agent to put it on the market. Hire An Experienced Real Estate Agent.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 16, 2020

Recently, Desktop and Drive-by appraisals (no interior inspection by the appraiser) temporarily replaced some interior inspection appraisals as a necessary response to health risks and quarantine orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. validate the date/time of the picture. prevent/detect manipulation of the geocode information.

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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. Make offers on several apartment buildings for sale.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 14, 2023

One expense that is not always factored into the budget is an inspection. While researching, be sure to factor in the cost of an inspection when looking at the price tags of the commercial real estate listings. An inspection report may also give you some leverage when negotiating the property’s price.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. Inspection training was very good.

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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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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. The training work may include consulting, teaching, blogging, writing appraisal courses, webinar presentation, mentoring, or anything else that interests you in this capacity.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 9, 2020

” “When researching a subject property, you’ve got to have a good feel for all the time involved—how long will it take to drive to the home, inspect it, research it and complete the report? Want to contribute to our blog? Then came AMCs, which felt a lot less personal. Join the conversation!

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McKissock

DECEMBER 1, 2020

There are many articles, blogs, and opinion papers that either support or reject bifurcated and hybrid appraisals, which contributes to a great deal of confusion. The term “desktop appraisal” is commonly understood to indicate an appraisal that is performed without the appraiser making any personal inspection of the subject property.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a buyer, seller, or real estate agent involved in a sales transaction it’s important to be aware of changes in how things are done that may affect you. The data collection is done by a third-party data collector, who could be a real estate agent or someone else. What Is A Hybrid Appraisal?

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