http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ - Real Estate Appraiser Tips! Home Appraiser Video: Replacing That Disto Laser Measurer With Bosch DLR130K.

In this video, Bill shows his new Bosch DLR130K as a replacement for his 5.5 yr old Disto Plus that recently stopped working. The Bosch unit was purchased on Ebay for $46.51 plus shipping charge, which total cost was hundreds less than a new Disto. Do I miss my Disto? Absolutely! After using a device like this for 5.5 yrs, you get used to some of the features and the durability.

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http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ - Real Estate Appraiser Tips! Home Appraisers: A Possible Replacement For That Older Disto?

I told you a couple of weeks ago about my expensive Disto Plus nearing the end of economic life here, Bad News For Appraisers That Bought Disto Laser Meters From Matt Johnson and Lasermeters.com ! Well, this past Thursday, it died for good! After 5 years of using a Disto, I was almost paralyzed without one. I drove to Lowes and Home Depot to check on a replacement and found the Bosch DLR130K for $99 and the Ryobi Laser Measure TEK4 for $149. I liked the Bosch Laser Measuring device as it was really small, compact and flat for firm velcro hold. I really wanted the Ryobi, but it has a weird shape underneath that velcro wouldn’t easily hold well inside my “Side-Kick” case.

So, I began my search online on Ebay and found the Bosch for $20 starting bid plus shipping, Ryobi for $59.95 plus shipping and multiple Distos starting at $100+. This morning, I settled on the Bosch for $46.51 plus $13.50 shipping for a total of $60.01, saving myself $50 off Retail Plus local taxes, for a new device. And, it was shipped this morning, should be here by Wednesday. I’ll try to remember to give you a report on how this device performs. Honestly, I only use these for one function, distance only. Bill

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http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ – A Major AMC just released the “FHA Top Ten” Top 10 Ways To Reduce FHA Corrections Request

Here They Are:

“1.) Do not proceed with inspection until you have received the FHA Case Number. Once received, please include case number in the upper right hand corner of each page of the report.

2.) If the subject property is a manufactured home, do not proceed. Manufactured Homes are not eligible per Chase’s guidelines.

3.) Lender requires that appraisers include a statement that the subject meets or does not meet minimum FHA property requirements. If subject does not meet minimum requirements please complete report subject to and include itemized and estimated costs to cure.

4.) In the Cost Approach Section, include a site value for all properties (except condos).

5.) Include the Estimated Remaining Economic Life of the subject.

6.) Include all four sides of the structure in subject photos.

7.) Include photos of all required repairs, deferred maintenance or any other issues that affect marketability.

8.) If the subject has a private well or septic system, indicate whether public water and sewer is available. If so, please include the approximate cost to connect. Appraisers must also state the distance between the well and septic and confirm if it meets FHA and/or local code.

9.) The appraiser completing FHA Appraisal needs to be FHA approved.

10.)Effective May 1st all orders assigned to an appraiser must be completed by that appraiser.”

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http://realestateappraisertips.info/ – Using Apex Sketching Software’s Photometrics Feature To Calculate Irregular Lot or Site Sizes!

Here’s A Short Video Tutorial!

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