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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

Appraisals protect buyers and sellers Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction that involves large sums of money. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

In this blog, I aim to provide valuable insights and tips from an appraiser’s perspective, empowering real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process with confidence. Understanding the Role of Appraisers: First and foremost, it’s crucial for real estate agents to understand the role of appraisers.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

We also use the MLS to analyze the market trends and to make market-based adjustments for things such as changes in sales prices, as well as features of a home that have a major impact on market value, like finished square footage, bedroom, and bathroom count, lot size and so on. Take finished square footage for instance.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

One crucial aspect of the relocation process is the appraisal of the property being sold. Appraisals play a significant role in determining the fair market value of a property and ensuring a successful relocation. A mortgage appraisal assesses the market value of a property without specific time constraints.