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Simond Wong
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  • Oklahoma City
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Appraisal Approach Help, needed for investment

Simond Wong
  • Investor
  • Oklahoma City
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Hi All, Going through a cash out refinance for my primary property so I can use it for investment, I'd like to understand the pros and cons of the different appraisal approaches and how it can impact the appraisal of my property. I did a renovation to the interior of my house, did not do anything to front facade, fixed and stucco the facade on the back of the house.

The appraiser/lender, I believe is leaning towards exterior only, but I think my interior is better and it will not be included as part of the appraisal, and I believe it will hurt my valuation. Is this true?

Which appraisal approach is best given my situation? Pros and Cons of each appraoch?

Appraisal approaches:

1. Desktop Review - Appraiser goes off of MLS

2. Exterior Only - Appraiser assesses just the exterior of the property

3. Exterior and Interior - Appraiser assess the exterior and does a walk through of the interior.

Thank you everyone for any feedback

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