Exterior-Only Appraisal of a Duplex

Good Afternoon Henry,

I am at a loss. I've been asked to do an exterior appraisal of two duplexes. My client has a second mortgage on the two properties and needs to know the value of each property. No rental information is required. Public data is rather sketchy. My problem is that my software provider has no form for such an assignment. Would it be possible to use the FNMA 2055? Or, how would you suggest I proceed? Thank you in advance for your help.

Best regards,
Bob (Bear) Klingensmith
Georgia Certified Residential Appraiser
bobklingensmith21@gmail.com

Dear Bob,

Since this appraisal is not going to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac you can use any form you and your client agree upon. You can use the 2055 but you must be careful to correctly modify it. In this type of situation, the form is really just a cover sheet and you should plan to use an addenda to present any information you need to explain what assumptions you will be making. These will have to be extensive as you will not inspect the interior of either property nor do you have any rental or expense information. Keep in mind that it is up to you to feel comfortable that you are making a "credible appraisal' as required by the USPAP.  Many appraisers would not be confident that they could make a credible appraisal under these conditions.

HSH
askhenryharrison@revmag.com