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Sometimes I even call the town to see if water or sewer are available for a property. Lenders want to know and how much it costs. How do you verify issues? Not everything is online. Back in the old days appraisers frequently had to go to town hall to speak with assessors, zoning officers etc. How exactly would you verify data not available on the internet.
Made many a trip to town halls, assessor's office etc. But have never found it necessary to provide information about the characteristics of a property to get the info I need
Yes, I've had a house in a mall parking lot and a mobile home behind a Dollar Store where the zoning changed and the city wanted them gone. The structures could not be rebuilt as residential if they burned down.
I am asking for public information on the property. Not discussing the appraisal.
The fact it had an ADU was available for anyone that could use the internet and get on Zillow or Redfin. Zoning information is available to the public on the City's website.
Asking what zoning is and what it does or does not allow. Is different than "Hey Mr zoning inspector. This house has a ADU. Is it legal?"
My post was not in reference to your situation. It was a response to norapp's post
Be glad. Sounds like too much trouble.
they cancelled you. it still might be going to another appraiser. it's a business decision, and even here it's 50/50 on what it could be. but if that other appraiser sees it differently, this client might now look at you differently. not saying good or bad, cause i don't know your relationship with this client. if there is a hill to die on, i call the lender and tell them i can't do it cause of some conflict. i throw that porcupine back to the lender to hold. appraising survival class 101.