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What is the Home
Appraisal
in the St. Louis Homes Marketplace
One of the most misunderstood facets of the buying process
is the “appraisal” of the property to be purchased. There are several
questions you may have about this process.
WHO is the appraiser?
Appraisers are licensed by the state in which they work. These individuals
undergo an extensive 2-year apprenticeship process of training on the job
with an experienced appraiser. The final opinion of value is based primarily
on the experience and logic of the particular appraiser.
WHAT does it cost?
The fee for a standard residential appraisal is generally a standard for a
given geographic area. In the Metro area, the normal cost is approximately $300. If the
subject property is valued at $500,000 or above, the cost will be more; and
some investors will require more than one appraisal. If a government
mortgage (FHA or VA) is being used, the fee is regulated by these agencies.
WHERE do I get a copy of the appraisal?
From the lender at time of closing. With some lenders, you must request a
copy.
WHEN will the appraisal be done?
Immediately after loan application the lender will order an appraisal of the
property, and it will generally be completed within seven to ten days. The
appraisal will be submitted with the loan package for review by the
underwriter.
WHY do I need an appraisal?
Before a lender will make a loan on a property, an estimate of value is
required. It is common for lenders to require that appraisals conform to the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. This is done for the
protection of both the bank's and the buyer's investment.
HOW is the value determined?
An appraisal is simply a supported estimate of value. There are three
approaches to estimating market value of a property:
1) The direct sales comparison approach
2) The cost approach
3) The income approach.
In most appraisals the appraiser correlates the indication of value by each
of the three approaches, giving each a relative weight, and a determined
value. When doing an appraisal for a home purchase, the direct sales
comparison approach is usually the most relevant.
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