Lenders Allies·6h agoReconsideration of Value: the step before you contact the appraiserA reconsideration of value used to be an informal thing, a call to the appraiser, a few comparables attached to an email, a hope that the…
Kartar Diamond·Sep 28, 2025Why Appraiser’s Drawings Don’t Work for Feng Shui Purposes by Kartar DiamondAn appraiser does what they need to do for legal purposes only. They measure the exterior dimensions of the house to confirm square footage…
Jay Voorhees·Jul 29, 2024Appraisal Waivers Galore — But NOT for CA; Key Reminder For Borrowers Making Multiple Offers45% of Fannie Mae’s transactions do NOT require an appraisal.
Jay Voorhees·Jul 19, 2024What To Say To Appraisers? A Lot — But In the Right WayWe published this blog several years ago, and I am re-sending it with a very important addition.
Jay Voorhees·May 31, 2024Why Appraisers Don’t Call Out Huge Builder Financing IncentivesI learned to appraise real estate in the early 1990s when the market was still cooling off from its 1990 peak.
