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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The original forms were designed before the digital age, to be completed on typewriters. Appraisal software companies have innovated the process of “filling out “these forms, but they are still constrained with the original typewriter design. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

These properties are not for owner occupancy. Because multifamily homes serve a different purpose than single-family properties, appraisers have yet another factor to consider before presenting a number to the bank. Reproduction refers to how much a replica would cost to build. That’s where possible hurdles can arise.

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Property Values Continue to Rise, Refinance Apps Fall to 22-Month Low, and Other Appraisal News

McKissock

JPMorgan Chase has donated $3 million to the Appraiser Diversity Initiative. The self-paced online version of the official 2022-2023 USPAP Update Course is now available, along with the new USPAP Reference Manual. Keep reading for this week’s appraisal news and insights. Property values continue to rise.

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7 Top-Rated Appraisal Job Aids (Free for Members)

McKissock

Things to Consider when Appraising Rural Residential Properties Appraisals of rural residential properties do not conform to the typical mortgage lending underwriting expectations of urban and suburban residential properties. We’ve scoured the internet to share numerous resources and useful links.

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Are Appraisers Professionals?

Appraisal Today

It’s not just about acquiring designations but staying informed about market dynamics, industry changes and emerging trends. Acre lot, built in 1962 John Sugden, a disciple of Mies van der Rohe and a luminary in architectural design, crafted this home with a robust U.S The appraisal includes no recent sales of similar design.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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

McKissock

No matter how the appraisal inspection appears to the uninitiated, it is not the equivalent of a home inspection. An appraiser is required to observe the subject property and the surrounding area for certain factors which affect the subject property. Instead, the words “observe” and “observation” are used.