Can Anyone Other Than A Licensed Appraisal Take Inspection Photos?

[DWiley]

In this instance a real estate agent is asking that we accept a picture sent by the owner of the property of the interior of an outbuilding that has not been inspected at all..

Yes, I understand. This is the point where my dear Mother would say, “And people in jail ask to be let out”.

What is being asked is 100% unacceptable - but it is unacceptable because of the lack of inspection by the appraiser, not because of the photo source.

Certifying to things not actually done is a career limiting move. Kudos for doing the right thing

 

[RSW]

Trust, but verify.

 

[Ariba]

Trust, but verify.

You got one right!

 

[Deracon85]

Yes, I understand. This is the point where my dear Mother would say, “And people in jail ask to be let out”.

What is being asked is 100% unacceptable - but it is unacceptable because of the lack of inspection by the appraiser, not because of the photo source.

Certifying to things not actually done is a career limiting move. Kudos for doing the right thing

Noted and well understood. Thank you all for allowing me to feel as if I do have my head on straight...at least at at times...