Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When appraising a property, I usually look to see if there is any information on Zillow about the property I am appraising. While Zillow does offer some great data, occasionally, some of my clients point out home sales that they found on Zillow, that appear to be comparable to their property. I welcome these kinds of questions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Just like going cheap when buying running shoes can be costly, the same is true when it comes to hiring an appraiser. If you’re in need of an appraisal, I highly recommend not going with the cheapest appraiser. At first glance, two appraisals may both look impressive to someone who doesn’t know anything about appraisals.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. I hope you all have been doing good and hanging in there. Did I go dark?

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fannie Mae’s sweeping new national condominium regulations… Appraisers, Fannie Mae has changed inspection and reporting requirements for Condominiums, effective January 1, 2022. The article titled “How can appraisers evaluate aging condos without docs?” AMC Sucker Punches Appraisers Class Valuation sucker punches appraisers!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. Whether it’s a residential building or a retail mall, you want to attract tenants and clients so that you can start generating profit. To ensure that all parties are in agreement, you should compose contracts for all contractors and clients you do business with.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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DW Slater Company

MAY 4, 2021

15 Years of Appraising. This month marks my 15th year of real estate appraising. I spent a Saturday at a workshop with a bunch of appraisers learning this new software and it just opened my eyes to the profession. I still love all of these things about being a real estate appraiser. I loved it.

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Appraisal Hub

MAY 5, 2024

As a seasoned appraiser in the vibrant real estate market of Toronto, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. With regard to a Realtor’s industry connections, I would add independent appraisers. I regularly receive referrals from Realtors whose clients need an appraisal for land.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Reading a home appraisal might feel overwhelming at first, but worry not! While each appraisal may have slight variations, the following structure offers a general roadmap to help you smoothly navigate through it. Before you know it you’ve carefully read and understood the appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have you ever read thru an appraisal report? The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. When completing an appraisal, there may be four values.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Appraisers also offer valuable support to accountants by providing crucial insights and data for various financial purposes.

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 24, 2023

The lender allowed an unlicensed property data collector give bad data to the appraiser… I work for this lender and they will not let my trainee inspect. I recently took on a measure job for a client who was questioning the square footage of their home. The owners are now underwater by more than $100,000… I’m sad and I’m mad!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. If you’re an appraiser, you may have already experienced this. How does an appraiser obtain this information? It looks pretty easy.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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McKissock

MARCH 2, 2021

As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. In this Pro-Series webinar , bank appraisal manager Alex Gilbert discusses best practices for when the purchase price is not supported by the available comps and market data.

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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. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In our litigious society, real estate appraisers are increasingly vulnerable to many kinds of liability. Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning with tips and tools to help you protect your appraisal practice — including a Pro-Series webinar coming up on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Sign up now.

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McKissock

JUNE 9, 2022

Optimizing your real estate appraisal website to improve your Google search ranking is a great way to bring in more clients and increase your earnings. Basic SEO tips for appraisers. Keep it short, but include valuation terms and possibly location.). new web pages, blog posts). Here are several key takeaways.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2024

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 30, 2023

My home appraisal saved me money! That's where our home appraisal for PMI removal comes in. By getting a PMI removal appraisal and showing that your home has increased in value, you can show that you have the required equity to SAVE MONEY! This is where the appraisal process comes in.

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. . Do not provide false information to sway the appraisal's outcome. Misinterpreting the Appraisal Process.

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McKissock

AUGUST 3, 2021

Building a successful appraisal team means considering your business strategy and your corporate culture, and hiring accordingly. Some appraisers look for associates who specialize in certain areas of the appraisal business when adding someone to the team. Team-building tips from top appraisers.

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Simonson Real Estate

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As the impact of COVID continues to unfold and the real estate market grapples with rapidly changing information and market conditions – commercial appraisers have had to quickly adapt to a new way of gathering reliable and credible data to base their appraisal analysis from. Key Language in Letter of Transmittal. Bottom Line.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 16, 2022

Appraiser Corner. Check out this month’s information just for real estate appraisers. Great Appraisal Reads. Who Moved My Appraisal Cheese? – Mark Buhler/Appraisal Buzz. 7 Tips for Building Strong Appraiser-Client Relationships – McKissock. An Excess of Appraisers? Email Address *.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What New Homebuyers Need To Know About Appraisals. In this new homebuyer’s guide to appraisals, I’ll help you understand the process during your first home purchase. I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction. What is a Mortgage Appraisal?

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

AUGUST 7, 2023

One effective way to achieve this is by engaging the services of an experienced and qualified appraiser who has been established as an expert witness in divorce litigation. Credibility and Reputation One key aspect of hiring an appraiser with expert witness testimony experience is the credibility and reputation they bring to the table.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 5, 2022

VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals. Excerpts from the Summary: On August 1, 2022, the Veterans Affairs released Circular 26-22-13 announcing new procedures for alternative valuation methods, effective immediately. Appraisal Assignment Waterfall. To read the full blog post, click here. Humor for Appraisers.

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McKissock

JULY 13, 2021

There are many reasons why appraising green homes is recommended for residential real estate appraisers. Additionally, green home appraisers offer a unique skill set for which they can charge higher fees, and they get to do exciting, challenging work. Step 1: Become a certified residential or certified general appraiser.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unlike a commercial real estate appraisal review, most of the answers from “Facebook experts” are not fact-based; the responses on your social media post will range from beliefs to convictions to opinions. Fortunately, we do not conduct commercial real estate appraisals on social media! Grant Applications.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. The rest of the post is a very good case study To read more, click here My comments: I have appraised many fixer-uppers.

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