Avoid Headaches With These 5 Tips For FHA Appraisals The market is hot and sales activity is increasing. If only we had more listings, right? I’ve noticed recently in this frenzy of activity that those in the real estate industry, including mortgage lenders, agents, and of course appraisers, seem to be burning the candle at […]
Is a Pre-listing Appraisal Still a Good Idea?
August 23, 2018 By 5 Comments
Should I Get a Pre-listing Appraisal? I recently ran across an article where a homeowner was asking a real estate agent whether they should get a pre-listing appraisal on their home prior to selling. The answer the agent gave interested me because it contained numerous errors and misunderstandings about appraising and appraisals. I have been […]
How NOT to dispose of peeling paint for an FHA appraisal
May 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
I wanted to share a photo with you that I took recently of a home I was appraising. It was for an FHA appraisal of an older house built prior to 1978. You may wonder why the year 1978 is so important, so I will tell you. It was in 1978 that lead paint was […]
FHA Repair Item…or Not?
July 5, 2011 By 4 Comments
I get a lot of questions about FHA appraisals and what types of repairs are required, and which ones are not. As I have stated in a previous blog post, most items of repair in an FHA appraisal are related to safety, soundness, and security. Some items will definitely need to be repaired before the […]
Realtor Tips For FHA Appraisals
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In recent months FHA financing has been on the increase. With the decline of the sub prime lending market, and related creative financing programs, many lenders have been offering FHA loans to many homeowners for refinancing and home purchases. Current FHA requirements are not as stringent as they once were. If you are interested in […]
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