Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2022

What are the essential tools and equipment to bring along when completing an on-site appraisal inspection ? Recently we asked our social media communities on Facebook and Twitter , “What’s ONE thing every property appraiser should always keep in their car?”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. Property appraisal information Detailed outline or description of each property.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. The more efficient you are, the more appraisal reports you can complete.

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East Coast Appraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

You need to take some steps before and during the appraisal process to ensure that you get the most accurate and reliable valuation possible. Discover some tips on how to prepare for a commercial property appraisal. To have your property appraised, contact East Coast Appraisal Service.

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Appraisal Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Lenders will typically require you to do a home appraisal when applying for a loan, whether you are refinancing your mortgage or in the market to buy a house. You will have to work with a property appraiser who is ideally from one of the top appraisal firms in Toronto. Who conducts the appraisal and why?

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Robinson Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As appraisers in this ever changing industry we have seen changes in the market, technology, bank requirements, emergence of management companies and appraisal form changes. The most recent Fannie Mae change is the removal of the 1004MC form in an appraisal. This requirement applied to loans delivered to Fannie Mae.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

What is a desktop appraisal? Desktop appraisal meaning and definition. A desktop appraisal , also known as an appraisal without an onsite inspection, is a faster way to complete an appraisal for a home loan. These appraisals often use robust digital software to analyze property data from public records.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Conservation easements have become one of the country’s most popular land conservation tools. This type of conservation method allows its holder (typically a conservation land trust) to protect the land without needing to own or manage the property. Climate Change and Conservation Easement.

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AmeriMac

MAY 30, 2024

Traditionally, appraisals required physical inspections of the property, where appraisers would visit the site to assess its condition and gather relevant data. This process is conducted entirely at the appraiser’s desk, hence the name “desktop appraisal.”

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers. This course is a primer on how to inspect a residential property, and it is designed to be meaningful and relevant for experienced appraisers and novice appraisers alike. I would highly recommend for new appraisers and seasoned appraisers as well.”

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

By Kevin Hecht Excerpts: When to Use the Cost Approach There are circumstances when its necessary to use the cost approach, for example, unique properties and new construction. Fannie Mae only accepts the sales comparison approach as its primary valuation tool.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this blog, we will take you through everything you need about commercial real estate appraisal, from defining the term and understanding its importance to exploring the different types of commercial properties that are appraised. The property inspection is a crucial step in the commercial appraisal process.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. This tool is excellent for making copies of tax records, floor plans, etc. How will this affect your appraisal reports if you work in the affected areas? This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Limits of AI: When the intelligence is artificial, common sense is a superpower By John Russell Excerpts: At some point, all of us will integrate AI tools into our business practices. You will have to own everything in your report, and if too much of the product is driven by AI tools, you may be asked: “Well, what exactly did you do here?”…

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

By getting an appraisal, you can substantiate your claims and provide evidence to support your position. It’s not uncommon for property owners, insurance companies, or tax authorities to have contrasting opinions on the value of a property. An appraiser does not provide this information in the report.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. The appraiser also collects data on recent sales of similar properties in the market area to establish a basis for comparison.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is important to consider the downsides of reverse mortgages and speak with a licensed loan advisor if you have any questions about the reverse mortgage appraisal process or reverse mortgages in general. Reverse mortgages can be a valuable financial tool for seniors, allowing them to convert a portion of their home equity into cash.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plans further expand non-traditional property appraisals, which sometimes rely on property tax information, data collected by third parties, or algorithms to assess a property’s value. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

. “The appraiser profession needs greater diversity, allowing those involved in the process to reflect the diverse communities they serve.” Appraisers are trained to provide an objective, unbiased analysis, but they also must rely upon data and methodologies that have been impacted by the systemic racism of redlining.

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