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  id: va-m26-7-ch11-t04
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 4 — Building
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 4 — Building.
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 4 — Building
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 4 — Building
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    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    paragraph_quote: 4. Building Sketch • Gross living area calculations • Exterior
      dimensions of dwelling, basement, and any other improvements contributing value
      • Basement may be shown in relation to the floor plan of the house instead of
      separately • Floor plan layout (interior room dimensions and partitioning are
      not required) • If interior access is not provided on a liquidation appraisal,
      a sketch is not required 5. Photographs • Clear and labeled • Front and rear
      taken at opposite angles to show all sides of the dwelling if possible • Improvements
      with contributory value • Minimum Property Requirement (MPR) repair items •
      Street scene • Any views affecting value • Kitchen • Main living area • Bathrooms
      • Any recent updates, remodeling or renovation • Front view of each comparable
      sale (real estate marketing photographs are acceptable with an explanation,
      for example, to exhibit condition at the time of sale, or if a comparable sale
      is in a gated community that was not accessible to the appraiser) • For condominiums,
      if the subject and sales are in the same building or identical buildings, the
      appraiser may comment instead of providing photographs of the sales • Interior
      photographs are not required on liquidation appraisals when access to the interior
      of the property is not available
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