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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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

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. What is an Appraisal ? Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

Report writing is an essential step in the appraisal process. Want a quick breakdown of everything that belongs in a narrative appraisal report? for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g.,

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new. Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers? Lenders and clients will be looking for an appraisal to secure a loan on the STR.

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2020

In any real estate appraisal assignment, you must use one of the two written report options outlined in USPAP: Appraisal Report or Restricted Appraisal Report. A diligent appraiser can utilize the Restricted Appraisal Report option when it makes good sense for the assignment and client.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We’re grateful to work across several states and with so many great clients! In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. The goal of this article is to help lenders, banks reviewers and appraisers. Apply the solution.

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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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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are many reasons people choose to launch a career in real estate appraisal—including the potential to earn a high income, opportunity to work flexible hours, and low start-up costs compared to other small businesses, to name a few. Are you interested in starting an appraisal career? Take your classes online.

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McKissock

MAY 18, 2021

There are numerous items to consider when deciding whether to accept or complete a hybrid or bifurcated appraisal assignment. Here, we explain four key disclosures and disclaimers to consider including in a hybrid appraisal report. The scope of work must disclose the extent the property was inspected. Scope of work disclosure.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 28, 2022

ANSI Square Footage Standards: What Agents and Appraisers Should Know. Source: ANSI Square Footage Standards: What Agents and Appraisers Should Know | Realtor Magazine. Key takeaways: As of April 1, Fannie Mae began requiring the ANSI home measurement standard for appraisals of single-family homes. by Craig Morley.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know. Source: 5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know | Realtor Magazine. Appraisers are an integral part of the real estate sales process. Interacting With an Appraiser at a Property. Don’t tell the appraiser your client needs a certain value, for example.

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MN Real Estate Services

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When Emotions Are Raw, and Trust Is Low, You Need a Real Estate Appraisal That Could Stand Up In Court If It Had To. Your client is going through divorce and there is real property involved. If you need a real estate appraiser in Minnesota , you will not do better than Clarke Goset and his crew.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. When should we analyze the contract?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

The homeowners of one property stated that their neighbors are a nuisance. My clients said that one of their neighbors has people coming and going until late in the evening, most evenings. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to not quickly dismiss my client’s claims as being unreasonable. Is that the case?

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Real Quantum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team. I t is no easy task to motivate your commercial appraisal team and keep their morale high during a pandemic, the holidays and Q4. The appraisers that work for you are the future of the business and the profession. However, it should be a priority. Here’s how: 1.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Maintain USPAP compliance – Confirm the ROV request came from your client, either directly or through the client’s AMC, acting as an agent for the client, or other party designated as an agent by the client. My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Reconsideration of Appraised Value.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The appraisal profession has experienced just that. Appraisers are tasked with protecting the public trust, and yet, I have seen appraisers who knowingly and on an ongoing basis disregard facts and truth to provide reports with values or directions in values that advocate the cause of their client.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Top 3 appraisal CE courses trending right now.

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McKissock

AUGUST 11, 2020

As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Appraisers are often reluctant to take on an appraisal trainee. They tend to assume that the trainee, once she earns the Certified Appraiser designation , will set up shop as a competitor. On the other hand, the appraisal industry needs fresh blood. Q: What are some advantages of taking on appraisal trainees?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Even with the Collateral Underwriter program review, appraisers were overwhelmed. Tier 1 appraisers have little to fear but tier 2 and 3 appraisers….

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Valuation Nation

AUGUST 2, 2021

In light of the recent, or rather ongoing, attacks on several members and staff at the Appraisal Institute (AI), I wanted to offer some perspective on the accusations and conjecture that has been offered over the last couple of weeks. Client and Intended user(s): the appraisal profession and stakeholders thereof.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Fundamentally, the cap rate is the relationship between the property’s net income with the property’s purchase price. For CRE investors, the cap rate is a way to determine the property’s ROI potential. Commercial real estate appraisers will tell you that cap rates do not signify value. A recent change by the U.S.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Below, we explore why it’s a good idea to buy land in Ohio; the benefits of buying land to build a house or business; and we even detail some alternatives to buying real property… from your couch, if you’re not ready to buy land for sale! Partnering with a commercial real estate firm will streamline your efforts.

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