Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes require analysis of unit mix, occupancy, condition, parking, rents, utility configuration, and buyer demand.
2–4 Unit Hard Money Appraisals in Castro Valley
Inspection expectations and report requirements are established after reviewing the unit count, access, intended use, and client requirements.
Castro Valley market considerations
Castro Valley ranges from conventional tract housing to steep hillside sites and rural-residential property. School influence, topography, road access, utilities, acreage, and lot usability can create separate buyer pools.
Relevant analysis may include county jurisdiction, school influence, hillside topography, views, lot utility, rural versus suburban character, private roads, septic or well systems, condition, and neighborhood segmentation.
Collateral considerations
- Unit count and configuration
- Condition of each unit
- Occupancy and leases
- Parking and utilities
- Comparable small-income sales
Assignment scope
The client, intended use, effective date, inspection requirements, assumptions, report format, fee, and delivery terms are agreed upon before the assignment begins.
Appraisal process
- Submit the property address and loan purpose.
- Provide known condition, access, occupancy, permit, or construction information.
- Confirm scope, fee, inspection, and turnaround.
- Receive the completed appraisal.
Residential property types
- Single-family residences
- Condominiums and townhouses
- Planned-unit developments
- Hillside and custom homes
- Rural-residential properties
- Rental and investor homes
- Properties with ADUs
2–4 Unit Hard Money Appraisals in Castro Valley FAQ
Can a borrower or investor order the appraisal?
Yes, provided the client, intended users, and intended use are identified before the assignment begins.
Are rush assignments available?
Rush availability depends on access, complexity, location, data, and current workload.
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