Section 08
Dwelling Exterior
Appendix B-1, page 164
The Dwelling Exterior section provides information about the exterior of each dwelling and mechanical system details. This section provides space for additional commentary, exhibits, and any apparent defects, damages, or deficiencies related to the dwelling exterior or mechanical systems. The section repeats for each dwelling on the property.
The Dwelling Exterior section displays when ImprovementType (UID: 0300.0009, FID: Not on report) = "Dwelling". At least one instance of the Dwelling Exterior section must display and repeats for each dwelling. The StructureIdentifier (UID: 0300.0101, FID: 8.000) displays in the black tab when LivingUnitExcludingADUCount (UID: 0100.0022, FID: 3.005) > 1; display as Dwelling Exterior - [Structure Identifier]. (Figure 8 - 1)
A photo showing the front of the dwelling always displays in this section and is delivered using ImageCategoryType (UID: 1400.0619, FID: 8.000.1) = "DwellingFront". A caption does not display with this image. (Figure 8 - 1)
Figure 8 - 1
Dwelling Exterior: General Information
| Report Field ID | Report Label | Unique ID | MISMO Data Point Name | Display Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display when ImprovementType = "Dwelling" AND… | ||||
| 8.001 | Subject Property Units in Structure | 0300.0063 | LivingUnitCount | Always displays |
| 8.002 | Structure Design | 0300.0032 | StructuralDesignType | … AND AttachmentType = "Attached" |
| 8.003 | Floors in Building | 0300.0064 | StoriesCount | … AND StructuralDesignType = "Highrise" OR "Midrise" |
| 8.004 | Dwelling Style | 0300.0030 | ArchitecturalDesignCategoryType | … AND AttachmentType = "Detached" |
| 8.005 | Front Door Elevation | 0300.0117 | FrontDoorApproximateElevationRangeType | Always displays |
| 8.006 | Townhouse End Unit | 0300.0059 | RowhouseTownhouseEndUnitIndicator | … AND when StructuralDesignType = "RowhouseTownhouse" |
| 8.007 | Townhouse Back to Back | 0300.0070 | RowhouseTownhouseBackToBackIndicator | … AND when StructuralDesignType = "RowhouseTownhouse" |
| 8.008 | Units Above or Below | 0300.0069 | RowhouseTownhouseStackedIndicator | … AND when StructuralDesignType = "RowhouseTownhouse" |
| 8.009 | Townhouse Location | 0300.0067 | RowhouseTownhouseLocationType | … AND when StructuralDesignType = "RowhouseTownhouse" AND RowhouseTownhouseStackedIndicator = "true" |
| 8.010 | Year Built | 0300.0011 | PropertyStructureBuiltYear | Always displays |
| 0300.0012 | PropertyStructureBuiltYearEstimatedIndicator | … AND PropertyStructureBuiltYearEstimatedIndicator = "true" Display a "~" before the PropertyStructureBuiltYear |
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| 8.011 | Construction Method | 0300.0034 | ConstructionMethodType | … AND (AttachmentType = "Detached" OR StructuralDesignType = "RowhouseTownhouse" OR "SemiDetached" OR "Other") If there are multiple construction methods, display as stacked on a separate line. |
| 8.012 | Converted Area | 0300.0079 | ConvertedAreaExistsIndicator | … AND ConvertedAreaExistsIndicator = "false", display "None" |
| 8.013 | Converted Area and Similarity to Rest of Living Area | 0300.0077 | ConvertedAreaOriginalUseType | … AND ConvertedAreaExistsIndicator = "true", display ConvertedAreaOriginalUseType and ConvertedAreaFinishComparisonType in the same cell separated by "|" − If multiple converted areas, display each ConvertedAreaOriginalUseType | ConvertedAreaFinishComparisonType on a separate line. (Figure 8 - 2) |
| 0300.0076 | ConvertedAreaFinishComparisonType | |||
| 8.014 | Factory Built Certification | 0300.0074 | FactoryBuiltCertificationExaminedIndicator | … AND ConstructionMethodType = "Modular" |
| 8.015 | Structure Volume | 0300.0073 | StructureVolumeMeasure | … AND Exists |
| 8.016 | Window Surface Area | 0300.0071 | WindowSurfaceAreaMeasure | … AND ImprovementComponentType = "Windows" AND Exists |
| 8.017 | Attic | 0300.0058 | AtticExistsIndicator | Display "Attic" when ImprovementType = "Dwelling" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalIndicator = "true" AND StructuralDesignType <> "Lowrise" OR "Midrise" OR "Highrise" − When false, display "No" − When true AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "VA", display "Yes" − When true AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "FHA" OR "USDA", do not display as additional information is needed. |
| 0300.0107 | AccessibleForObservationIndicator | … AND AtticExistsIndicator = "true" AND (GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "FHA" OR "USDA") − When false, display "Inaccessible" − When true, do not display |
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| 0300.0108 | VisualObservationCompletedIndicator | … AND AccessibleForObservationIndicator = "true" − When true, display "Visual Observation Completed" − When false, display "No Visual Observation Completed" |
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| 8.018 | Remaining Economic Life | 0300.0041 | EstimatedRemainingEconomicLifeYearsCount | … AND CostApproachIndicator = "false" AND (GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "VA" OR "USDA") |
| 8.019 | Effective Age | 0300.0039 | EffectiveAgeYearsCount | … AND CostApproachIndicator = "false" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalIndicator = "true" |
| The data must be provided in 1 of 2 ways: − a single number followed by "years", (e.g., 15 years) OR − two numbers indicating a range with the low and high numbers separated by "-" and followed by "years" (e.g., 12-20 years). |
0300.0038 0300.0037 |
EffectiveAgeRangeLowYearsCount EffectiveAgeRangeHighYearsCount |
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| 8.020 | Commentary on Remaining Economic Life | 0300.0040 | EstimatedRemainingEconomicLifeDescription | … AND (CostApproachIndicator = "false" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalIndicator = "true" AND EstimatedRemainingEconomicLifeYearsCount < 30) OR ((ImprovementType = "Dwelling" AND CostApproachIndicator = "false" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "VA" OR "USDA") AND Exists) |
| 8.021 | Commentary on Effective Age | 0300.0036 | EffectiveAgeDescription | … AND CostApproachIndicator = "false" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalIndicator = "true" |
Figure 8 - 2
Quality and Condition#
The Quality and Condition subsection displays when ImprovementType (UID: 0300.0009, FID: Not on report) = "Dwelling" AND HomeownerResponsibleForExteriorMaintenanceIndicator (UID: 0100.0046, FID: 3.016) = "true".
The following fields must display:
- Exterior Quality Rating - ExteriorQualityRatingCode (UID: 1600.0005, FID: 8.022)
- Exterior Condition Rating - ExteriorConditionRatingCode (UID: 1600.0004, FID: 8.023)
When HomeownerResponsibleForExteriorMaintenanceIndicator (UID: 0100.0046, FID: 3.016) = "false", this subsection does not display.
Exterior Features#
The exterior features table displays when the Exterior Quality and Condition subsection is included. The text, "The table below supports the Exterior Quality and Condition ratings and reflects the market value condition of this report" displays above the table in italics.
Dwelling Exterior: Quality and Condition - Exterior Features
| Report Field ID | Report Label | Unique ID | MISMO Data Point Name | Display Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.041 | Feature: Exterior Walls and Trim | 0300.0055 | ImprovementComponentType | Display when ImprovementComponentType = "ExteriorWallsAndTrim" … |
| 8.025 | Detail | 0300.0098 | WallMaterialType | − Display all Wall Material(s) in the same cell separated by "|" |
| 8.026 | Quality Comment | 0300.0075 | ImprovementComponentQualityDescription | ... AND Exists |
| 8.027 | Condition Status | 0300.0054 | ImprovementComponentConditionStatusType | Always displays |
| 8.028 | Condition Comment | 0300.0100 | ImprovementComponentConditionDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.041 | Feature: Foundation | 0300.0055 | ImprovementComponentType | Display when ImprovementComponentType = "Foundation"… |
| 8.029 | Detail | 0300.0044 | FoundationMaterialType | − Display all Foundation Material(s) and Type(s) in the same cell separated by "|" |
| 0300.0046 | FoundationType | − Display all Foundation Material(s) and Type(s) in the same cell separated by "|" | ||
| 0300.0080 | AccessibleForObservationIndicator | … AND FoundationType = "Crawlspace" AND (GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "FHA" OR "USDA") − When true, do not display − When false, display "Inaccessible" |
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| 0300.0081 | VisualObservationCompletedIndicator | … AND (GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "FHA" OR "USDA") AND AccessibleForObservationIndicator = "true" − When true, display "Visual Observation Completed" − When false, display "No Visual Observation Completed" |
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| 8.030 | Quality Comment | 0300.0075 | ImprovementComponentQualityDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.031 | Condition Status | 0300.0054 | ImprovementComponentConditionStatusType | Always displays |
| 8.032 | Condition Comment | 0300.0100 | ImprovementComponentConditionDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.041 | Feature: Roof | 0300.0055 | ImprovementComponentType | Display when ImprovementComponentType = "Roof" … |
| 8.033 | Detail | 0300.0049 | RoofObservableIndicator | − When true, display RoofMaterialType. − When false, display "(Unobservable)" in the Detail field. |
| 0300.0050 | RoofMaterialType | − Display Roof Material(s) in the same cell separated by "|" − Display materials and age in the same cell - Material(s) are listed first in the cell. - Age displays on a separate line under materials. (Figure 8 - 3) |
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| 0300.0048 | RoofEstimatedAgeRangeType | − Display "Estimated Age:" followed by the number and "years" on a separate line under material. | ||
| 8.034 | Quality Comment | 0300.0075 | ImprovementComponentQualityDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.035 | Condition Status | 0300.0054 | ImprovementComponentConditionStatusType | … AND RoofObservableIndicator = "true" |
| 8.036 | Condition Comment | 0300.0100 | ImprovementComponentConditionDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.041 | Feature: Windows | 0300.0055 | ImprovementComponentType | Display when ImprovementComponentType = "Windows" … |
| 8.037 | Detail | 0300.0052 | ImprovementComponentTypeAdditionalDescription | Always displays |
| 8.038 | Quality Comment | 0300.0075 | ImprovementComponentQualityDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.039 | Condition Status | 0300.0054 | ImprovementComponentConditionStatusType | Always displays |
| 8.040 | Condition Comment | 0300.0100 | ImprovementComponentConditionDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.041 | Feature: [blank row] | 0300.0055 | ImprovementComponentType | Display when ImprovementComponentType = "Other" … (When no Other Feature Type is provided, the row does not display) |
| 8.041 | [Other Feature Type] | 0300.0056 | ImprovementComponentTypeOtherDescription | − Display the text in the header of the blank row |
| 8.042 | Detail | 0300.0052 | ImprovementComponentTypeAdditionalDescription | Always displays |
| 8.043 | Quality Comment | 0300.0075 | ImprovementComponentQualityDescription | … AND Exists |
| 8.044 | Condition Status | 0300.0054 | ImprovementComponentConditionStatusType | Always displays |
| 8.045 | Condition Comment | 0300.0100 | ImprovementComponentConditionDescription | … AND Exists |
Figure 8 - 3
Noncontinuous Finished Area#
The Noncontinuous Finished Area subsection displays when there is noncontinuous finished area related to the dwelling. Noncontinuous finished areas are defined as finished area(s) in the dwelling that are attached to the dwelling but separate and not directly accessible from any unit.
This subsection does not display for properties with multiple units, or if there is no noncontinuous finished area.
The NonContinuousFinishedAreaIndicator (UID: 0300.0114, FID: Not on report) triggers the subsection.
- When false, the subsection does not display.
- When true, display the text, "The table below depicts any finished area that is attached to the dwelling but separate and not directly accessible from any unit" (FID: 8.046) in italics below the subsection header (gray bar) and provide the following (Figure 8 - 4):
- Total Area - StructureNonContinuousFinishedAreaMeasure (UID: 0300.0115, FID: 8.047). Display Area and Unit of Measure in same cell.
- Room Summary - Display Room Count - Room Type in same row. If the count is zero, do not display.
- TotalRoomCount (UID: 0300.0020, FID: 8.048)
- RoomType (UID: 0300.0018, FID: 8.048)
Figure 8 - 4
Mechanical System Details#
The Mechanical System Details subsection always displays.
System#
Heating - HeatingSystemType (UID: 0300.0088, FID: 8.049) If there are multiple, display as stacked in a new row.
- When HeatingSystemType <> None, Detail - HeatingFuelType (UID: 0300.0086, FID: 8.050) must be provided for each heating system type.
- When HeatingSystemType = None, Detail - LackOfHeatingSystemTypicalToMarketIndicator (UID: 0300.0083, FID: 8.050) is required. ▪ When true, display "Typical for Market" ▪ When false, display "Not Typical for Market"
Cooling - Always displays
- CoolingSystemExistsIndicator (UID: 0300.0022, FID: 8.051) ▪ When true, display the CoolingSystemType (UID: 0300.0084, FID: 8.051). If there are multiple, display as stacked in a new row. ▪ When false, display "None". ▪ No information is displayed in the Detail column for Cooling.
Core Heating System Below Grade - CoreHeatingSystemBelowGradeIndicator (UID: 0300.0116, FID: 8.052) checkboxes display when HeatingSystemType <> "None" (Figure 8 - 5)
Other Mechanical Systems#
- Other Mechanical Systems - MechanicalSystemType (UID: 0300.0090, FID: 8.053) displays when provided. If there are multiple, display as stacked. (Figure 8 - 5)
- When there are no other mechanical systems, Other Mechanical Systems does not display.
Figure 8 - 5
Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Dwelling Exterior - [Structure Identifier])#
The Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies (Dwelling Exterior - [Structure Identifier]) subsection always displays. The Structure Identifier (FID: 8.054), when applicable, redisplays from the black tab (FID: 8.000).
The DwellingExteriorDefectsExistIndicator (UID: 0300.0097, FID: 8.055) triggers the following:
- When false, display "None" below the subsection header (gray bar) and the table does not display.
- When true, display static text in italics (FID: 8.055), "The items listed below represent the As Is condition as of the effective date of this report" below the subsection header (gray bar) in italics and the following data is required (Figure 8 - 6):
- Feature - DefectComponentLabelType (UID: 3900.0060, FID: 8.056) ▪ Display each feature on a separate row. When the same feature has multiple defects, repeat the entire row.
- Location - DefectItemLocationType (UID: 3900.0158, FID: 8.057)
- Description - DefectItemDescription (UID: 3900.0057, FID: 8.058)
- Affects Soundness or Structural Integrity - DefectItemAffectsSoundnessStructuralIntegrityIndicator (UID: 3900.0056, FID: 8.059)
- Recommended Action - DefectItemRecommendedActionType (UID: 3900.0059, FID: 8.060)
Figure 8 - 6
Dwelling Exterior Commentary#
The Dwelling Exterior Commentary subsection displays only when comments are provided. Any commentary must use StructureValuationCommentText (UID: 0300.0096, FID: 8.061).
Dwelling Exterior Exhibits#
The Dwelling Exterior Exhibits subsection displays only when images are provided. All text displays above the image in bold font.
- Deliver images of Noncontinuous Area using ImageCategoryType (UID: 1400.0638, FID: 8.047.1) = "NoncontinuousArea".
- Deliver images of Dwelling Exterior Defects using DefectComponentLabelType (UID: 0300.0101, FID: 8.056.1) include an image caption using ImageCaptionCommentDescription (UID: 1400.0793, FID: 8.056.2).
- Deliver images of the rear of the dwelling using ImageCategoryType (UID: 1400.0638, FID: 8.062.1) = "DwellingRear".
- Other images provided must be delivered using ImageCategoryType (UID: 1400.0638, FID: 8.062.1) = "DwellingExteriorExhibit".
- An image caption should be included using ImageCaptionCommentDescription (UID: 1400.0640, FID: 8.047.2, 8.062.2).
Dwelling Exterior - Arcrole Relationships#
Arcrole relationships, establishes "relationships" or linkages in the XML data file that may be visually obvious on the URAR Report. In the XML data, specific instances of data points or containers must be connected to properly represent the information.
- Containers or datapoints to be linked are identified using "xlink:label."
- The RELATIONSHIP container holds the xlink:arcrole, xlink:from, and xlink:to attributes that describe the data relationships.
Apparent Defects, Damages, Deficiencies on exterior of the dwelling.#
Deliver RELATIONSHIP to associate the defect to the applicable instance of IMPROVEMENT where the ImprovementType = "Dwelling". One RELATIONSHIP container is required for each defect identified on the exterior of the dwelling.
| Unique ID | Parent Container | MISMO Attribute Name | Supported Attribute Enumerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3900.0145 | RELATIONSHIP | @xlink:arcrole | urn:fdc:mismo.org:2009:residential/DEFECT ContainsDefectOf IMPROVEMENT |
| 3900.0146 | RELATIONSHIP | @xlink:from | DEFECT_n |
| 3900.0147 | RELATIONSHIP | @xlink:to | IMPROVEMENT_n |
| 3900.0120 | DEFECT | @xlink:label | DEFECT_n |
| 0300.0003 | IMPROVEMENT | @xlink:label | IMPROVEMENT_n |
Each defect reported in this section must be associated with the building where the defect has been identified. i.e., DEFECT container must be linked (via arcrole) to the instance of the IMPROVEMENT container (ImprovementType = "Dwelling"). When there are multiple Dwellings, DEFECT container must be linked to the applicable instance where the defect was identified.
Refer to the section Arcrole/Data Relationships in the MISMO XML Version 3.6 chapter for additional information.