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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

In many cases, this means that a person (who may or may not be an appraiser) collects information on the property via property inspection and a computer does the valuation. The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

In many cases, this means that a person (who may or may not be an appraiser) collects information on the property via property inspection and a computer does the valuation. The person conducting the property inspection may not be licensed or have enforceable standards of practice, so the borrower experience can vary widely.

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Nothing New Under the Sun: the varied face of appraisal

Walitt Solutions

My talk focused on Property Inspections, which – to an outsider – might seem to be a straight-forward topic. So, with the changes in the first mortgage space, I asked the audience to consider several questions, when examining the varied face of property inspections that are currently in practice in the overall valuation profession.

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Decoding Property Appraisal for REO Properties

AmeriMac

That’s why a complete home inspection is essential when looking at REO properties. Inspectors need to note any visible damage, check how well major systems are working, and estimate the cost of repairs. This information helps appraisers adjust their values and consider the costs of fixing a foreclosed home.