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Updated over 8 years ago, 04/15/2016

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Grant K.
  • Austin, TX
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Property Appraisal - Conditional Repairs

Grant K.
  • Austin, TX
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Hi I'm in the process of obtaining a loan to purchase a home in Texas that has a tight time frame to close within (foreclosure home). The home is in great condition, but I've been told if the appraiser comes back with any required repairs or conditions there likely won't be enough time to complete the loan due to the reviews required and time to get an appraiser back out. It is a conventional/Fannie Mae loan.

I continue to read about the 3 S's appraisers use, but am unsure about a porch column that has some rotted base trim and one side board too, the structural integrity of the column still appears intact, see attached photo. Would something like this cause an appraiser to require this column be repaired as condition of the appraisal?

Additionally, there is an unpermitted small storage addition for lawn mowers and stuff on the side of the home (approx 5ft wide by 2feet deep) that was built using identical materials of the property so it blends in and looks of professional quality. What issues might the addition cause when the appraiser comes?

The home is being purchased at a price far enough below market value, so the home will easily appraise above the loan amount based on neighborhood comps.

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