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Decoding Property Appraisal for REO Properties

AmeriMac

.” This means the appraiser needs to pay close attention to the property’s condition and possible repair costs. The property may also have legal issues, like title problems or unpaid liens, which can affect its value. That’s why a complete home inspection is essential when looking at REO properties.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate Disclosures

Zillow

Not only do disclosure documents serve to inform buyers, but they can also protect the sellers from future legal action. It is the seller's chance to reveal anything that can negatively affect the value, usefulness or enjoyment of the property. Is a disclosure the same as an inspection? How does a seller make a disclosure?

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Nothing New Under the Sun: the varied face of appraisal

Walitt Solutions

In July 2019, I spoke to the Collateral Risk Network, a group of chief appraisers, risk managers, management companies, lenders, appraisers, regulators, and legal experts, at the Collateral Matters event in Reston, Virginia. My talk focused on Property Inspections, which – to an outsider – might seem to be a straight-forward topic.