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The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

Housing Wire

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Are you considering skipping the home inspection? The post The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

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What Happens if the Inspection Contingency Expires on a Home Offer?

HomeLight

For this reason, most contracts contain an inspection contingency clause. But what happens if the inspection contingency expires? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about home inspection contingencies, including what they are, how they work, and the implications of their expiration.

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Solving Burleson’s Drainage Dilemmas: The Role of Sewer Inspections in Home Maintenance

Realty Biz

This article will concisely explain the crucial role sewer inspections play in home maintenance and how they help to alleviate Burleson's drainage dilemmas. Understanding Sewage and Drainage Problems To fully grasp the importance of sewer inspections, it's vital to understand the different types of drainage issues residents might encounter.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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The advantages of a pre-listing home inspection

Realty Biz

Homeowners who’re looking to secure a quick sale might want to take it upon themselves to do a pre-listing home inspection with the aim of speeding up the sales process. Sellers that opt for a pre-listing inspection will be informed of any issues with their home that might impact its value.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Valuation Selector helps lenders and investors identify the most suitable valuation method (AVM, AVM with inspection, desktop exterior, desktop interior or full appraisal) for a property, depending on its complexity.

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FAQs About Virtual Property Inspections with RemoteVal

McKissock

On April 12, 2023, McKissock Learning will host a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal.” Plus, check out the FAQs below to learn some basic info about virtual property inspections with RemoteVal in advance of the webinar. Register now. What is RemoteVal?