Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2018, Fannie Mae launched its Pre-Foreclosure Property Preservation Program, offering mortgage servicers the opportunity for Fannie Mae to handle the management of inspection and preservation activities on delinquent loans secured by vacant properties. We are exploring batching inspections. How is AI impacting the sector?

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. This official document outlines your exact mortgage payments, the loan’s terms (e.g.,

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Inspection? What Is a Home Appraisal?

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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?

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 14, 2023

Digital Signature Form Field: The classic Signature form field is a generic, non-E-SIGN Act-compliant digital signature that is best suited for anything that isn’t legally binding. The fields are stylized differently for the sake of legibility and ease of use for form creators. Always verify your use of eSignature with your local laws.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. Inspections are an expense that is paid by the buyer. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here are just a few categories in which GoFormz was awarded Leader status: Mobile Forms Automation Online Form Builder Inspection Management Software. Eliminates paper documentation and is perfect for remote co-workers to share forms! ” GoFormz is the only solution that provides this powerful functionality for online forms !

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

You can watch the video here: Now let’s continue with the discussion of what documents are necessary for a successful appraisal: 1. Tip for Agents: Double-check the property address before submitting it to the appraiser, ensuring it matches all marketing materials and legal documents. Share this information proactively.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Pros of Dual Agency: May Streamline a Transaction In some circumstances, when a buyer and seller are both working with the same agent, the agent and clients may feel that the process is a bit more streamlined, as the real estate agent can prepare forms and documents for both the buyer and seller and communicate between both parties quickly.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. 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.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO SELL YOUR HOME As a home seller you may think you are saving money by not hiring an attorney to guide you through the legal aspects of your sale but in actuality, it could end up costing you more not to! Again, this is a legal document that needs to be done right!

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. For example, buyers may make an offer on your home that is contingent on your house passing a home inspection.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Mistake #2: Failing to do a routine inspection of your property. Solution: One of the best ways to catch these problems before they become worse is by doing a routine inspection of the property. Depending on the age of the property you can do yearly inspections, bi-annually, or quarterly. Mistake #3: Having weak documentation.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 14, 2021

Operationally, it triggers a series of legal processes necessary to reallocate ownership of assets and belongings from the deceased to their beneficiaries. Settling an estate usually requires probate, the legal process reassigning ownership from a deceased person to their living beneficiary performed in court.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If so, you'll need to be aware of how the weather can affect your home inspection as there may be a few challenges. This is especially true if there is snow or ice on the day of your home inspections. For example, home inspectors cannot physically get up onto a roof to inspect it when there is snow or ice up there.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Collect an E-SIGN Act-compliant digital signature on your electronic document with the eSignature field today From lease agreements and quality assurance inspections to signing off on digital invoices , signatures are collected every day in every industry. To do so, follow these simple steps: Log in to your GoFormz account.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Instead, with online forms accessible via mobile devices, they can instantly complete and submit their work orders, service reports, and inspections in real-time, directly from the job site. Illegible handwriting, missing information, or lost documents can result in incomplete data or costly mistakes that are difficult to trace.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. This official document outlines your exact mortgage payments, the loan’s terms (e.g.,

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GoForrmz

APRIL 11, 2024

Equipped with mobile devices, workers can efficiently report maintenance issues, schedule inspections, and record maintenance activities on-site, fostering collaboration and responsiveness across the organization. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to penalties, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Inspection contingencies, which require a professional home inspector to go over the property with a fine-toothed comb so that the buyer can get an idea of any repairs that they may be looking at. During this time, the property will go through home inspections, appraisals, land surveys, deed and title checks, and much, much more.

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GoForrmz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Add electronic signatures to safety inspections, image fields to on-site reports, and more in our customizable form builder. Whether you’re conducting inspections or troubleshooting equipment, you can rely on GoFormz to provide real-time access to essential data and forms. With GoFormz, collecting these different data sets is simple.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your offer will only become legally binding if the seller signs it. Once the document has signatures from both parties, do the following to see the agreement through: Deposit Earnest Money Pay an earnest deposit — 3% to 5% of the selling price — to show you’re serious about the purchase.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 4, 2023

Providing visual context is especially useful for inspections, jobsite proposals, and work order forms where detailed reports are required. Add eSignatures Collect legally binding electronic signatures in your mobile forms with eSign fields. With GoFormz, you can securely capture signatures from any device, at any time.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

During the real estate due diligence process, a responsible CRE investor will spend weeks scrupulously inspecting all aspects of the commercial property for sale. Abiding by the checklist, below, will guide you in the process; thus, ensuring that each document, record, regulation, and financial information does not go unnoticed.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 10, 2023

Disclosing Infected Drywall While sellers are legally obligated to disclose any obvious defects to the house, there’s no guarantee that they will always be completely truthful, especially when it comes to issues like toxic drywall. The best way you can protect yourself as a buyer is by conducting a thorough inspection of the property.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 26, 2024

The appraiser inspects the property from top to bottom. Initial Consultation: The process starts with giving important papers and legal deeds related to the property to the appraiser. Submission of Property Documents: To begin the evaluation, the appraiser is provided with important papers and legal deeds related to the property.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

” ( source ) The only way to obtain legal ownership of the property is to go through the probate process. An appraisal will help establish this value and ensure you receive proper documentation for your tax records. Appraisers don’t inspect electrical, plumbing, insulation, or anything else of the sort.

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GoForrmz

JUNE 30, 2023

For lifeguards, digital forms can be used for incident reporting to gather quick and accurate documentation of any pool accidents. This helps guarantee that pool areas are regularly inspected, sanitized, and maintained. With GoFormz, you can even use a legally binding signature form to confirm reservations for large events.

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Seller’s Disclosure is required by law, but ultimately not very useful Do your own due diligence on a property, including a third party inspection ! The Fort Hood Inspection. Be sure to include any previous inspections you’ve completed on the property within the past 4 years. Texas Seller’s Disclosure Law.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 9, 2023

Home Inspection: This is a fee paid to a licensed home inspector to come in and perform a home inspection , where the property is evaluated for potential problems such as building codes, along with other issues the property may have in terms of needed repairs. This fee is paid at the time of the inspection directly to the inspector.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Insurance coverage addresses each of these items differently: Maintenance involves routinely inspecting and servicing your property’s systems. These issues could include anything the initial home inspection missed, like faulty wiring, structural issues, mold, and pest damage. Filling out a permit typically involves fees.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 29, 2024

That invoice can then be sent back to the customer to sign with their electronic signature , creating a legally binding documentation trail. Techs can complete inspections and jobs faster with fewer hassles and less rework from missing info or data entry mistakes.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The lender initiates legal proceedings against the borrower to foreclose on the property. Your agent should also be able to tell you if you need to hire anyone else, such as an attorney or an inspection service, depending on your state and situation. Make sure to consider the inspection process as you are making your offer.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Appraisal : An informed, impartial and well-documented opinion of the value of a home, prepared by a licensed and certified appraiser and based on data about comparable homes in the area, as well as the appraiser's own walkthrough. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more.

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Boston Appraisal

MAY 27, 2019

Not only are they grieving, but they must also take care of the legal obligations and paperwork necessary to settle the deceased’s estate. As such, the executor of the estate or the legal representatives should be prepared to order an estate appraisal promptly. To do so, they need the assistance of a professional real estate appraiser.

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GoForrmz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Likewise, digital forms can be used for inspections, enabling engineers to quickly and accurately record observations and document any issues. Electronic signatures provide additional levels of security and help ensure legal compliance for internal and external forms.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The transactions can also be dicey, as the sellers likely do not have all their correct documentation prepared and can thus be a headache for buyers. Sellers don’t often understand how this side of the process works and are unaware of the various inspections and disclosures.

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