Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Appraisals are also often needed for tax appeals and for private cash sales. Investors who need a value of a home before and after the proposed repairs are made, sometimes use appraisers. Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. START A BLOG.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 6, 2022

Misunderstandings about the appraisal process are plentiful, and some of those really do affect the way you do business. The post Appraisal Blog The Realtor’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7: Common Myths About Appraisals appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Factors Considered by Appraisers When determining the value of a property, appraisers consider several crucial factors.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

What Information Is Included In A Real Estate Appraisal Report? This is a question I often get when someone is ordering an appraisal. I perform appraisals for multiple reasons, including estate planning , probate , divorce , PMI cancellation , pre-listing , and pre-purchase. Appraisal Process.

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 5, 2023

So far in this season of our blog, we’ve covered 13 frequently asked questions about the real estate appraisal process, and most of them are questions we get during or after our on-site visit. And, it has […] The post FAQ #14: Who Should Be At The Home During An Appraisal?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. A real estate appraisal is a process of determining the market value of a property.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. While I cannot speak to most of those duties, or how to do them, I do have something that I would like to share regarding the pricing and appraisal part of their job. This can cost the borrower more and possibly delay the closing.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 18, 2024

Throughout the history of mortgage banking and lending in the United States, underwriting policies have significantly influenced the appraisal process for home purchases and refinances. Appraisers must follow underwriter appraisal review guidelines meticulously to ensure their appraisal reports are accepted by the lender.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Previously, we asked our real estate appraisal community, “What’s your favorite part of the appraisal process ?” This time, we asked appraisers, “What part of the appraisal process do you find the most challenging? What part of the appraisal process do you find the most challenging?

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Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 4, 2022

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the various methods for choosing comparable sales, just the way an appraiser does. The post Appraisal Blog The Realtor’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 3 How Appraisers Choose Comps appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. Welcome to your crash course in choosing comps.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to the appraisal process, while we do take into consideration the contract price of the home being sold, that’s just one of many data points that we must take into consideration. The appraiser’s goal is not, nor has it ever been, to simply be a price validator, though many have used appraisals this way.

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AmeriMac

MAY 24, 2023

Commercial real estate appraisals are critical in determining the value of a property. It’s a process that involves a careful and thorough analysis of various factors to arrive at an accurate estimate of the property’s worth. What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

2 months ago I wrote an article comparing Zillow’s Zestimate program to a regular appraisal process. It’s a common question that comes up and with the real estate market skyrocketing, thought I’d answer the question once and for all. Zillow Zestimate Appraisal Accuracy.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. Real estate agents are typically the individuals who provide information in the MLS. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Is My Home Appraisal Confidential?

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Riverfront Appraisals

AUGUST 31, 2021

Welcome to the September edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. This month’s blog post will be all about new construction appraisals.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 12, 2021

The most weighted technique in most automated valuation programs comes down to one over-simplified formula, based on a guesstimation from an outside source that has no interest in the real estate system… Dear FHFA: Please accept the following comments in regard to Question A1.4.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? I will always remember when, many years ago, a top local real estate agent asked me why I was driving around taking photos of homes.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Real estate is IMPERFECT. Many of you are aware that the GSE’s are in the process of evaluating the entire appraisal process, including the…. Inappropriate Form Use Why oh why do appraisers who should know better do private assignment appraisal reports using the mortgage lending GSE forms?….

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Highlights of the NAR Appraisal Survey The. Related Posts: AMCs Take a Sizable Cut of the Appraisal Fee It still proves my point: Appraisal Management Companies take a sizable Cut of the appraisal fee. Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault? It was March 28th,….

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 15, 2021

FTC vs LREAB Update The Supreme Court has denied the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board’s petition to intervene in the administrative case for price fixing by the FTC. So if you’ve got… Price-Fixing Case May Reach Supreme Court The first case about real estate appraisers to reach the U.S.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2023

If you own or run a business, chances are you have some experience with commercial real estate. At some point, you may need to have a commercial real estate appraisal done as it plays a critical role in many aspects of the commercial real estate industry. What is it?

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Could this be another reason why so many real estate appraisers refuse to do bifurcated hybrid appraisals? “ Could this be another reason why so many real estate appraisers refuse to do bifurcated hybrid appraisals? You Decide!“

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. We also develop the effective ages of comparable sales to derive a range of effective ages, which can help to further support our estimate of the effective age of the property we are appraising. – Real Estate Decoded.

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Real Quantum

JANUARY 7, 2023

What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal? For everyone that might not be familiar, here is a quick explanation of the commercial real estate appraisal. Commercial Appraisal Process. Commercial real estate appraisal is the process of determining the value of a piece of commercial property.

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Real Quantum

JANUARY 11, 2023

How Accurate are Commercial Real Estate Appraisals? Commercial real estate appraisal accuracy can vary depending on a number of factors. For example, the qualifications and experience of the appraiser, the quality and quantity of comparable sales data available. Maximizing Accuracy.

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Riverfront Appraisals

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Welcome to the November edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following our blog, you know that all year, I’ve been writing with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process.

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 6, 2022

Several appraisers have informed us that they have received death threats simply because they have been outspoken online refuting the racial bias narrative and the allegations of racial discrimination in the appraisal profession that is being utilized to remove appraisers from the lending equation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

CONSIDERING LAND IN THE APPRAISAL PROCESS. When appraising a property, we must analyze what the highest and best use of the land is. Looking for a qualified real estate appraiser in your area? You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! – George Dell’s Analogue Blog.

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Padove Appraisal Service

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Many people’s experiences with real estate appraisals are limited to mortgage applications. The appraiser is usually selected, and the report ordered through the lender. The task of selecting an appraiser for purposes such as estate planning and settlement, divorce, tax appeal, etc.,

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Riverfront Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Welcome to the October edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following along with us, you know this is part 10 in our year-long series on appraisals and the loan officer.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Tom’s blog post, as always, is top notch and has lots of good tips and suggestions for agents and homeowners alike.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Tom’s blog post, as always, is top notch and has lots of good tips and suggestions for agents and homeowners alike.

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Simonson Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. As appraisers’ we assemble facts, statistics, and other information on a specific property.

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