Appraisal Education Blogs

Who is authorized to receive a copy of the appraisal?

Adlaw Appraisals - Who is authorized to receive a copy of the appraisal? Releasing Appraisal Reports Adlaw Appraisals Ltd. office policy on releasing appraisal reports: Consistent with our professional organization (AIC) and other firms in the industry, we do not authorize release of the report to anyone but the intended user (client) Background: Yes, you

What to expect during a residential appraisal site visit

Adlaw Appraisals - What to expect? Here is a sample document we send to homeowners and realtors before sending out a qualified appraiser to their home for an appraisal. We have been requested to complete an appraisal of your property. The inspection should last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the property. A

Adlaw Appraisals – Approved Appraiser List

Adlaw Appraisals - Approved Appraiser List Adlaw Appraisals: Insight into Approved Appraiser Selection Introduction: The process of selecting appraisers for lending purposes is often nuanced, with lenders maintaining a curated list of preferred professionals. This approach ensures quality control, predictability in costs and turnaround times, and fosters trust between lenders and appraisers. Adlaw Appraisals, since

Providing a Market Rent for Secondary Suites (Updated March 2023)

Providing a Market Rent for Secondary Suites (March 2023) Market rent is often requested by lenders to better understand debt servicing ratios. Market Rent can be given to most self-contained living units, given they have private access, a full working kitchen and bathroom. This is easy enough for apartment units, townhomes, and single family homes.

Letters of Transmittal: What’s the deal?

WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH TRANSMITTALS LETTERS? Audience: Residential Mortgage Brokers in BC  Lender’s require a letter of transmittal in their name, which allows them to rely on an appraisal for mortgage financing purposes. If an appraisal does not work with a lender, the broker/client may request a letter of transmittal from the appraisal firm for

Home Appraisal vs. BC Assessment Values

Home Appraisal vs. BC Assessment Values When it comes to real estate, you need to know your numbers.  A home appraisal and BC Assessment will prove useful in determining property value. However, they each take different approaches when calculating the figure. Below are the differences between a home appraisal and BC Assessment. Functions A home

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