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Fewer Homes May Require Human Appraisals, but That May Not Be a Good Thing

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istock/cnythzl A new proposal to reduce the number of homes requiring in-person appraisals could save home buyers and those attempting to refinance hundreds of dollars, and speed up the process. This may sound like a well-timed holiday blessing, but appraisers who would be affected by the change say it could also pose all sorts of problems. The plan would require human appraisals only for purchases of homes costing $400,000 and up.

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Fewer Homes May Require Human Appraisals, but That May Not Be a Good Thing

Realtor

istock/cnythzl A new proposal to reduce the number of homes requiring in-person appraisals could save home buyers and those attempting to refinance hundreds of dollars, and speed up the process. This may sound like a well-timed holiday blessing, but appraisers who would be affected by the change say it could also pose all sorts of problems. The plan would require human appraisals only for purchases of homes costing $400,000 and up.