Appraisals: The 5 questions we’re asked most often
For many years, as a practicing appraiser, I didn't have a huge amount of contact with homeowners or residents. A financial institution would call with an appraisal request, I'd make arrangements with the real estate agent to pick up the keys or access the lockbox, and do the inspection when the owners or residents were at work. It was left to the real estate agent or mortgage provider to explain the appraisal process to their clients. But these days, more…...