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This needs to be seen by as many Realtors as Possible! Closings MAY be delayed if word does not get out!
Appraisals are changing per the guidelines required by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
This is very important for sellers or those considering listing and selling their home.
Also important for Buyers.
Pass this along to every Realtor you know. Re-blog this post, whatever you can do to get the word out!  

As of September 1, 2011 appraisals will change drastically. We now must complete appraisals in what is defined as UAD or Uniform Appraisal Dataset format. This is a GSE Fannie, Freddie requirement. 
What does this mean for you? The new reports will look foreign to you and your clients with all the codes we have to use in the reports, so you will have to be versed on what the codes mean. Instead of the old days where we described a property as being Good in condition or Good in Quality of Construction, we will now be using codes such as Q=3 and C-2, etc. It will be far less user friendly to read and more automated system friendly. Fannie and Freddie want consistency across the board for all appraisals nationwide and the codes are   the way they are trying to get this accomplished. They have clearly defined what ... more

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