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  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch10-t17
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 17 — Post Construction
    Inspection by an Appraiser
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 17 — Post
    Construction Inspection by an Appraiser.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
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  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch10-t17-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 17 — Post Construction
    Inspection by an Appraiser
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  - regulator-direct
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  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 17 — Post
      Construction Inspection by an Appraiser
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
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    paragraph_quote: '17. Post Construction Inspection by an Appraiser Change Date
      March 11, 2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Inspection
      by an Appraiser Following Construction On proposed construction cases, in addition
      to any local building authority inspections, the lender must have the VA-assigned
      fee appraiser visit the property and certify that construction substantially
      complies with the certified construction exhibits upon which the appraisal was
      based and that the improvements comply with any conditions of the sales contract
      (for example, landscaping, decking, or fencing). b. Inspection Report Form The
      report may be prepared on: • Fannie Mae Form 1004D – Freddie Mac Form 442, Part
      B (Part A is not acceptable for VA use), or • the appraiser’s letterhead. c.
      Inspection Report Contents The report must contain: • the appraiser’s certification
      that the completed construction substantially complies with the construction
      exhibits used in the appraisal, • front and rear exterior photos, and • an invoice
      for the inspection report. d. Incomplete Construction or Deviations If the appraiser
      finds that construction is not complete or that there have been deviations from
      the plans, the appraiser should provide details in the report and include an
      invoice as the appraiser may charge a fee for each inspection. e. Uploading
      the Report The appraiser must upload the report into WebLGY. f. Contact RLC
      for Another Appraiser if Needed When a post-construction inspection is needed
      and the VA-assigned appraiser is not available, the lender should notify the
      RLC of jurisdiction to have another appraiser assigned. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised
      Chapter 10: Appraisal Process 10-29'
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