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To begin with, I applaud the flexibility of allowing desktop or drive-by appraisals, but at the same time this would seem to fundamentally alter the requirement of the appraiser to inspect the property to ensure Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) are met.
They cannot base their value opinions on anything other than their own analysis of the market data and their professional judgment. If you choose not to be at the property during the appraisal inspection let the appraiser know you are available to answer any questions they may have.
Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true marketvalue of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection.
The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the marketvalue shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible. The sales can be considered during the development of the appraisal rather than after it is completed through a reconsideration of value which can delay the home buying process.
So one main difference between traditional lender appraisals and relocation appraisals is the forecasting aspect: whereas lender appraisals determine a current marketvalue, relocation appraisals try to project what the sales price WILL be. You definitely needed to be nice, not rush through the inspection, dress professionally, etc.
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