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Remote Observation

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Remote Observation

Remote Observation is a technology-based method that allows the Appraiser to directly observe the Property characteristics, concurrently and in coordination with another individual at the Property. The technology must provide data capture of the observation and include metadata with geocoding for location confirmation.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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