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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Checklist: What to Include in a Narrative Appraisal Report

McKissock

for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g., fee simple, leased fee, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.)

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

The GSEs have also aligned on guidance regarding the use of these test forms, including formal definitions for “Hybrid” and “Desktop” assignments. These two terms are often used interchangeably by appraisers and clients, but under the GSEs’ new definitions, they are different types of assignments. Written by Dan Bradley.

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Personal Inspection Demystified

Walitt Solutions

We know, for example, that an appraiser operating a drone while at his or her office could not claim to have performed a “personal inspection” of a property. subject property The defined term only relates to the property that is the subject of the appraisal.

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Why Do Square Footage Disputes Arise?

Empire Appraisal Group

The agencies involved in residential lending—Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Housing Administration—have slightly varying definitions of gross living area, but all agree on these facts: Gross living area is the finished, above-grade residential area. appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group.

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Types of Appraisal Values

Appraisal Today

Understanding Market Value Market value is the most frequently sought value in real property appraisals and can have various definitions. Most often, it is defined as the most probable price a property should sell for under typical conditions. Most appraisers use the “Fannie Mae” definition of market value.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. They should definitely not be paid the same. On a more positive side, I have done thousands of drive by appraisals since 1986. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field.