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Post Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:53 am    Post subject: What is an appraisal
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What is an appraisal? What role will it play?
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:11 am    Post subject: RE: what an appraisal is..
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Hi Richo,

Welcome to the forums.

An appraisal is a process by which the property one buys is being evaluated. It plays an important role in the homebuying process. This is because it helps one determine the actual value of the property to be bought. This in turn helps a person take out a mortgage because the loan amount would depend on what the property value is.

To know more on Home Appraisal, refer to the section on this topic.

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Post Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:31 pm    Post subject:
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A description of appraisal is also given at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/appr/appr_publ.cfm

Please have a look.

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Post Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:21 am    Post subject:
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example for a home, the appraisal is an estimate about the money amount of your home can being sold for. this appraisal process can be handled by an appraiser which is a professional person to tell you what your home is worth. The appraiser will come to your home and list the number and size of the rooms and any extras, The appraiser then estimates that your home might sell for approximately the same amount of money as similar homes. one of my friend is just a appraiser, she work very hard ,she always work busily. when someone got to their estimate company, if this client is my friend's,she will go to the client's destination example a house with the client and the bankworkers to do a estimate. the result of the estimate will be approximately value of youe estate or which you want to buy. so ,it's very important.
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:34 pm    Post subject:
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An appraisal is the most complete home valuation product available. It is the standard property valuation report used by lending institutions. An appraisal is a highly accurate opinion of value from a local, licensed appraiser. An appraiser will make an appointment to view your home and supply you with a written report that will include an opinion of value in today's market. Each report will also include comparable sales, formulas and the qualifications of the appraiser.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:45 am    Post subject:
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When I got one for my house it actually helped me get more money for the sale.
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