Riick
Elite Member
- Joined
- Aug 14, 2007
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- Delaware
m2: Venting
< Sigh > Following request from an AMC
Nothing unusual about the house / structure, or it's French Drain, or the Sump Pump.
- Dampness was noted in basement, & I noted that it appeared adequately controlled by French Drain & Sump Pump. Damp basements common in his area - why else was house outfitted with French Drains & Sump Pump?? Even gave 'em pictures.
Inexperienced U/W
((?? or an U/W all too experienced with Mr. Skip ?? ))
unnerved by someone actually noting dampness in basement, but apparently unwilling to order an inspection.
For fun value, I quoted them chapter and verse:
5. The appraiser has noted......Unless otherwise stated in this appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent physical deficiencies or adverse conditions of the property.....
2. I performed a complete visual inspection of the interior....
Then advised them (yet again) that structural certification was not
within the scope of my training, expertise, and ability, and that if the
U/W had concerns about the foundation, the U/W was strongly urged to
get a suitable professional to inspect & render an opinion.
Sorry, had to vent. I'm getting much too old for this crud.
< Sigh > Following request from an AMC
"The client would like you to address the foundation of the property in your report.
There is notation that you detected dampness in the basement.
Though you are no expert on structural integrity of a home could you at least please comment
that though there is dampness in the basement and as you commented this is common in this area.
You are not advising that this will affect the foundation of the home thus requiring an inspection.
Since that is not your area of expertise."
Appraisal was made "AS-IS". There is notation that you detected dampness in the basement.
Though you are no expert on structural integrity of a home could you at least please comment
that though there is dampness in the basement and as you commented this is common in this area.
You are not advising that this will affect the foundation of the home thus requiring an inspection.
Since that is not your area of expertise."
Nothing unusual about the house / structure, or it's French Drain, or the Sump Pump.
- Dampness was noted in basement, & I noted that it appeared adequately controlled by French Drain & Sump Pump. Damp basements common in his area - why else was house outfitted with French Drains & Sump Pump?? Even gave 'em pictures.
Inexperienced U/W
((?? or an U/W all too experienced with Mr. Skip ?? ))
unnerved by someone actually noting dampness in basement, but apparently unwilling to order an inspection.
For fun value, I quoted them chapter and verse:
5. The appraiser has noted......Unless otherwise stated in this appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent physical deficiencies or adverse conditions of the property.....
2. I performed a complete visual inspection of the interior....
15. I have not knowingly withheld any significant information...
You remember.... all those Assumptions, Certifications and Limiting Conditions in the 1004.
Then advised them (yet again) that structural certification was not
within the scope of my training, expertise, and ability, and that if the
U/W had concerns about the foundation, the U/W was strongly urged to
get a suitable professional to inspect & render an opinion.
Sorry, had to vent. I'm getting much too old for this crud.
