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Baton Rouge Appraiser Frustration Computers Questioning

Fannie Mae CU or Collateral Underwriter can be frustrating to Home Appraisers when their computer models try to second guess Appraiser’s judgment.  Now computer models tell Appraisers the comps they should use instead of Appraiser Judgment For example, this past week, I performed a foreclosure purchase on a home obviously needing some repairs and on […]

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What’s the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Comparable Market Analysis Written by a REALTOR…IMPORTANT CAUTIONARY COMMENTARY BY VETERAN APPRAISER

Often client will ask for a property’s value. As a Realtor we are not license or trained to appraise real estate. This post explains the difference between Sourced through Scoop.it from: activerain.com What’s the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Comparable Market Analysis Written by a REALTOR…IMPORTANT CAUTIONARY COMMENTARY BY VETERAN APPRAISER CAUTION: The newer […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Appraisals Include Home Sketch Room Sizes

Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Home Appraisals Include Home Sketch With Room Sizes. Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Home Appraisals The room sizes are important to local REALTORS® because MLS sheets require room sizes to be listed. Bill Cobb providing room sizes on his pre-lisitng sketches helps your home be listed faster, if your home is being […]

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Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish the report?

You had an appraiser come out to your property last week and the appraisal is still not complete. It’s been 10 days!! What is going on? Here are some reasons why the appraisal might be taking so lo… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish […]

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How To Read and Review A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal

Resource Tips On How To Read and Review A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal  2010 Dodd-Frank Financial Rules require lenders to provide a copy of a home appraisal to borrowers 3 days prior to a closing.  As a local Baton Rouge Home Appraiser of 21 years and occasional reviewer of other local  home appraisals, I can […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: Antioch Villa Market Statistics 2012

Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: Antioch Villa Market Statistics 2012  Antioch Villa Development Antioch Villa was approved by East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission April 16, 1973 and developed in mid 1970s. 2012 Antioch Villa Housing Market Statistics: 10 sales from $74,000 to $134,000, Median Sales Price $102,450, Average Sold Price $75/sf, Average Listing […]

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Yes Baton Rouge House Appraisers Should Have Copy Of Purchase Agreement

YES, Fannie Mae Requires Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Review  Purchase Agreement!  SEE “BUYERS BIDDING UP HOME PRICES NOTE” below. A conversation on Facebook about this post 5 things NOT to say to an appraiser if you don’t want to be accused of influencing them by Tom Horn, SRA, Birmingham AL Appraisal Blog, led to the question […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Attend Biennial USPAP Seminar

Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Attend Biennial USPAP Seminar at the Holiday Inn South near Interstate 12 at Airline Highway. USPAP stands for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and is a required update, including a 1 hour State Rules update, every two (2) years. It was good to reconnect with other Appraisers from around the […]

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Foreclosure Home Appraisers Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Louisiana

Foreclosure Home Appraisers Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Louisiana. Bill Cobb Appraiser, with 21 years of home appraisal experience, specializes in home foreclosure appraisals for major banks and lenders. Foreclosure Real Estate Home Appraiser Baton Rouge Louisiana. Accurate Valuations Group, 225-293-1500, [email protected]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Tip On Insulating Attic Drop Stairs

Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Tip On Insulating Attic Drop Stairs According to Edgerton Heating and Air, the attic drop stair is a problematic part of your home and I quote below their reasoning: “Discomfort: The pull down disappearing attic stair is one of the leakiest and most poorly insulated parts of the home, causing cold […]

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Denham Springs Home Appraisers Help Sellers Save Thousands When Selling Their Home

Denham Springs Home Appraisers Help Sellers Save Thousands When Selling Their Home Expert says if you need to sell house fast, then using a dedicated sell house fast service is a great option and those looking to sell house fast should ensure that they go for companies with a great deal of experience in sell […]

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Sherwood Forest June 2012 Housing Market Report

Sherwood Forest Baton Rouge La Home Prices Reach New Lows In 2012, Levels near 2004 pricing levels.   Sherwood Forest Subdivision Baton Rouge 70815 home prices have certainly taken a dive from years 2010 through 2012. After Hurricane Katrina in 08/2005, which created great demand for Greater Baton Rouge Housing, home prices rose to highs […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Home Sellers Tip: Pet Odors Turn Away Potential Buyers!

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: Baton Rouge Housing and Pet Odors Don’t Mix Sales Tip! My Appraiser Friend in Sacramento California, Ryan Lundquist, just posted this interesting article, Letting the dogs pee outside is an okay idea | Sacramento Appraisal Blog . Image is from Ryan’s post. My Baton Rouge Home Appraiser for […]

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Can Baton Rouge Real Estate Agents Talk To Home Appraisers During A Purchase Appraisal?

Can Real Estate Agents Talk To Home Appraisers During A Purchase Appraisal? In short, they absolutely can! HVCC was retired yet the policies it set in motion remain in motion. Now, Dodd-Frank’s Appraiser-Independence Legislation is the rule of the day and there is a lot of confusion out there between both Home Appraisers and Real […]

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Is A Baton Rouge View Adjustment Supportable For Fannie Mae Appraisal Forms?

http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ – Why Do Fannie Mae Appraisal Forms Include Adjustment Grid for “View”?   Washington State Appraiser, Dave Towne, recently offered tremendous value to home appraisers by providing a copy of a list of the Top 12 FDIC Appraisal Deficiencies, see list below. In case you are not aware, the FDIC, in order recoup loses, […]

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Prairieville La House Appraisers: Lakes At Oak Grove Homes Sales Report 2011

http://www.facebook.com/ascrebuzz – Prairieville La Home Appraisers: Lakes At Oak Grove Homes Sales Report 2011. Since May 2010, median sales price has risen 4%. A recent home appraisal in and analysis of Lakes At Oak Grove Subdivision revealed this interesting finding. From 2008 to 2011, the median sales price has declined from $237,800 to $227,800 to […]

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When Settling Estates, Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Are Important!

http://www.estateappraisersinbatonrouge.info/ – When Settling Estates, Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Are Important! Home appraisals for settling an estate is not an easy process after the death of a loved one, legally and emotionally, this presents different variables when taking control of all possessions left. From all the posterior decisions about the beloved one’s wealth, it is […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: One and Three Year Housing Studies Released!

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: One Year Housing Study Released! Accurate Valuation Group has released a 1 year and 3 year study on Greater Baton Rouge Housing – Facts, Prices, Trends! The 1 year study includes 10 charts and 3 year includes 9 charts. Click here to view the 1 Year Study! Click […]

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Baton Rouge Appraisals: How Market Conditions Can Mean A Not As Favorable Value For Your Home!

http://www.batonrougerealestatetrends.net/ – Baton Rouge Home Appraisals: How Market Conditions Can Mean A Not As Favorable Value For Your Home! The challenges local home appraisers now face when valuing Greater Baton Rouge homes after the Federal Tax Credit Expiration. I recently completed a refinance appraisal assignment off Sharp Rd and witnessed a trend I wanted to […]

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Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Home Appraisals: Westdale Area Home Sales 2010 Update

http://www.batonrougehomeappraisal.com/ – Baton Rouge Home Appraisal: Westdale Area Home Sales 2010 Update Solds In Westdale from 1/2010 to 9/28/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $204,983 Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $128/sf Median Sold Price: $194,450 Number of Sales: 6 (18 Total in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 80 Low To High: $138,500 to $282,500 […]

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