A Millbrae property may move to private financing because of condition, construction, occupancy, property type, permit, or collateral concerns.
Appraisal for a Property That Won’t Qualify Conventionally in Millbrae
The appraisal provides an independent opinion of value for the agreed client and intended use. Loan approval and eligibility remain lender decisions.
Millbrae market considerations
The Millbrae market requires attention to transportation convenience, airport influence, hillside utility, views, school appeal, and condition when developing a retrospective value opinion.
Relevant analysis may include BART and Caltrain access, airport noise, freeway exposure, hillside utility, views, school appeal, condition, and elevation.
Collateral considerations
- Current as-is value
- Observed condition
- Nonstandard improvements
- Marketability concerns
- Relevant comparable 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
- Two- to four-unit residential properties
- Rental and investor-owned residences
- Properties with accessory dwelling units
- Homes needing repair, renovation, or completion
Appraisal for a Property That Won’t Qualify Conventionally in Millbrae 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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