The lender is required to order the appraisal during the mortgage process. When an appraisal is not ordered for mortgage purposes and...

There is no set fee for appraisal services. One must understand that appraisers and appraisal firms are independent businesses that have...

Many factors can hurt a home appraisal, but deferred maintenance and repairs are the most common items. These include: • Visible mold...

Appraisers are bound by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which was established to "promote and maintain...

I had an AMAZING time this year at the Innovators Mortgage Conference. So well organized and there was so much valuable information...

We are proud to share that 2 of our team members will be partaking in this year’s Future Leaders Program via the California MBA. Monica...

What kinds of data do Appraisers use to determine a home’s value? The typical data used in the appraisal process consists of property...

What is the purpose of a home appraisal? The purpose of an appraisal can be for many uses. Such as, taxation, litigation, estate...

In general theory, yes. However, in reality there are many variables that can affect the change in market value of a property. Just...

If the buyer is paying cash, an appraisal is not required. If there is a new mortgage being made to purchase the property, and that...

Founder and CEO of AAA Appraisal Management Company LLC, Marlene Chaker sits down with Linn Cook from the California MBA’s Diversity,...

Typically, the financing transaction moves forward. The appraisal is the property of the lender and is generally only shared with the...

It was an honor of mine to partake in the DE&I podcast series hosted by the gracious Linn Cook, OptifiNow. Linn thank you once more for...

Yes, a messy house will definitely affect an appraisal. First impressions matter! If your house is not well kept the Appraiser will not...

Getting your home ready for an appraisal can be stressful. However, taking a few extra steps to make it look as great as you can, is a...

In addition to presenting your home and property's appearance in a clean and tidy manner, ensuring all needed repairs are completed and...

Many factors can hurt a home appraisal, but deferred maintenance and repairs are the most common items. These include: · Broken windows....

Multi-Family Homes Appraisal.🏠 This property type is designed with multiple living units. The number of living units contained in the...

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Exterior Only appraisal. Commonly known as a "drive-by", this appraisal type has a limited Scope of Work where the appraiser does not...