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How to Respond to a Reconsideration of Value Request

McKissock

To help you out, we’ve put together some practical information to strengthen your responses to a mortgage lender’s appraisal appeal, called a reconsideration of value (ROV). Be respectful and constructive in your response. Meet deadlines, if attainable. Often, an ROV has a deadline for responding to it. Ask questions.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. The number of professional reconsiderations of value coming in are increasing. I had new construction sales that were very comparable. It is likely that the market data just doesn’t support the price.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

The unprecedented buyer demand of 2021 will likely be suppressed to some extent due to affordability concerns in some markets, and more housing inventory will most likely be available from both the existing homes and new construction segments.”. The top ones are reconsideration of values, and growing prevalence of desktop appraisals.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

James and Jeff will cover current VA appraisal topics including desktop appraisals, reconsiderations of value, and the ways that the VA is monitoring appraisal quality. Don’t miss this FREE update on VA appraisal topics on Wednesday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm ET. Sign up now.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

James and Jeff will cover current VA appraisal topics including desktop appraisals, reconsiderations of value, and the ways that the VA is monitoring appraisal quality. Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. View Pro-Series webinars.

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Appraisal Comparable Guidelines: A Cheat Sheet for Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Construction quality, age, and condition A home built in 2023 is not truly comparable to one built in 1950, even if they have the same square footage. When this happens you will need to go through the lender and complete a reconsideration of value (ROV).

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Freddie Mac Appraisal Advice

Appraisal Today

For typical assignments, I see more errors in 2-4 appraisals than I do in any other kind of property type, including vacant residential land (proposed construction requiring an as is and prospective value are not “typical” in my book of definitions). A Reality Check Southernmost House in Continental U.S.