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5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

An agent involved in the property inspection process may overlook defects that may affect the value that the appraiser would readily pick up on. Because of issues like this, it is important for the property inspector to have adequate training and zero bias in the outcome of the transaction.

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Decoding Property Appraisal for REO Properties

AmeriMac

Real Estate-Owned (REO) properties are distressed homes acquired by lenders after failed auctions. Sold below market value, they often require significant repairs. The property may also have legal issues, like title problems or unpaid liens, which can affect its value.

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

However, a hybrid appraisal includes an exterior observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection by a third-party: this third party inspection could be done by a real estate agent, a property inspector or even another real estate appraiser.

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. The bulk of the appraiser’s work is focused on market analysis to decide market value based on “assumed” condition of the house.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Next month’s newsletter will have a lengthy article on the issues of the property inspector. I wonder how well the GSE AI works on rural appraisals, “one of a kind” properties, no permits, Highest and Best Use issues, and many more. The data collector qualifications need to be standardized. Each AMC sees it differently.