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Seeing is Believing: How using computer vision can become a best practice for all loans

Appraisal Buzz

However, manual reviews of appraisals, property condition, renovation estimates, and more do not scale efficiently. Today, new technology can assist appraisers, AMCs and lenders with visual inspection, analysis, and intelligence to validate information, detect issues, and derive data-backed insights on every loan.

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Demystifying the Residential Appraisal: What Homeowners Need to Know

Appraisal Partners Blog

Unlike a home inspection, which assesses the physical condition of a property, an appraisal focuses solely on determining its fair market worth. Its important to note that the appraiser’s schedule and the availability of the property owner will influence the timing of this inspection. They will be aware of any deficiencies.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Perhaps they don’t receive strong enough offers or struggle to address issues that arise at home inspection.

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To Desktop or Not to Desktop, That is The Question

DW Slater Company

Some of the current new tools and technology that I am aware of that assist with Desktops and Hybrids are: RemoteVal- This tool is a free app from Incenter that allows the appraiser and homeowner to inspect, view, measure, and take pictures of a property remotely. Appraisers have been trained in knowing what to look for.

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Appraising Kitchens

Appraisal Today

A homeowner may have invested heavily in a kitchen renovation, but it is the appraiser’s responsibility to carefully consider factors such as conformity, local market preferences, and house style and price range when valuing the subject property. Early 2025 Appraiser training starts. Worth reading. Mandate: November 2, 2026 UAD 2.6

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What to Expect from a Property Management Company?

The Robert Weiler Company

Such tasks usually require the manager to: Perform frequent inspections. Conduct frequent inspections of the property’s interior and exterior. Enforce safety training and standards. When it comes down to property maintenance, relationships could hold the key to timely repairs and renovations. Rent Responsibilities.

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Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review

Genworth MI Blog

This should include photos of any recent updates/renovations that were used as adjustments and applied to the sales where the sales comparison approach is presented as support for the opinion of value. Property conditions that impact subject livability, soundness, and/or structural integrity may cause such further inspection/repairs.