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Don’t Start Driving until You Know Where You’re Going

Appraisal Buzz

They have that much variance in what they demand of the appraisal process. But the other problem is that it undercuts the contract you’re entering when you agree to perform the appraisal. How many times have you had a client try to move the goalpost on you? “Oh They are assignment elements.

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Client versus Intended User

Walitt Solutions

A student in my USPAP Update class recently asked me, “I know I can discuss the report with the client, but I’ve talked about the report with other intended users, too. individual, group, or entity) who engage an appraiser by employment or contract in a specific assignment, whether directly or through an agent.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “The definition of market value.”

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

“I disputed the appraisal with three more comps along with receipts of all the upgrades over $25,000 and he still refused to adjust the value,” she said. Actually, he was very quick to get out to the house and do the appraisal, so no problem there. It was definitely a rush job! He wasted my client’s money.

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Pressure from Clients Real estate professionals, including agents, often face pressure from clients to incorporate outlier sales into their Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). Inconsistent Results Outlier sales are, by definition, inconsistent with the majority of transactions in a market.

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Keep the definition of intended users as narrow as possible.

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Appraiser Salaries

Appraisal Today

On Friday, NAR put out a notice asking appraisal members in the affected areas to alert their non-member colleagues. ” That means appraisers in affected areas should let clients know that certain assignments may be on hold for now. To watch the 4 minute video, click here Very, very funny appraisal video!!