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Assisting your Appraiser PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
In order for the appraiser to perform his/her job properly there might be requirements for additional information. Some information that may be requested is as follows:
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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Who determines the market value of a property PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
The seller of the property is the person who sets the price of the property (specially residential property), and not an appraiser. This is because sellers normally do not order an appraisal when selling their homes. Sellers wish to obtain the highest selling price possible for their homes and hence do not want to be bound by the appraiser's assessment of their home.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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Who owns the Appraisal PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
Even though the borrower pays for the appraisal, the mortgage company owns it. This is because the mortgage company orders the appraisal on the borrower's behalf, and the appraiser lists that mortgage company on the appraisal report.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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What are Appraisal Methods PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
Appraisers use three common approaches when establishing the value of a given property:

   1. Cost Approach:  In this approach the following formula is used to arrive at the property value:
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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Why get an Appraisal PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
The most common reason for ordering an appraisal is to obtain a loan on a property. However, there are several other reasons why an appraisal might be needed. Below are just a few:
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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What is an Appraisal PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tamara Schmitt   
Monday, 07 November 2005
Appraisal is a document that gives an estimate of a property's fair market value. An appraisal is generally required by a lender before loan approval to ensure that the mortgage loan amount is not more than the value of the property.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 August 2006 )
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