Property Valuation
A NH appraiser performing a desktop appraisal (no physical inspection) should be aware that:
ADesktop appraisals are equivalent to full inspection appraisals
BWithout physical inspection, condition and quality assumptions may be incorrect, reducing reliability✓ Correct
CDesktop appraisals are prohibited in NH
DDesktop appraisals are only used for commercial properties
Explanation
Desktop (non-inspection) appraisals rely on data, photos, and records without the appraiser physically inspecting the property. This limits the appraiser's ability to verify condition, quality, and features — reducing reliability compared to full inspection appraisals.
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