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The Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine is Here!

Appraisal Buzz

This year, our magazine is loaded with insightful articles ranging on topics such as market value to ANSI standards, and so much more! Make sure you look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – there are plenty of new sessions, speakers, and sponsors this year! Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I have written several articles demonstrating the inaccuracy of AVMs like Zillow’s Zestimates. One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. There are several reasons.

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Fannie Announces New Options for Property Valuations, Market Rebound Halts, and More Appraisal News

McKissock

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. All three are market-based approaches.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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Fannie Announces New Options for Property Valuations, Market Rebound Halts, and More Appraisal News

McKissock

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.

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Fannie Announces New Options for Property Valuations, Market Rebound Halts, and More Appraisal News

McKissock

Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. Early signs of a housing market rebound are halted by rising interest rates. ” Options introduced with this update include value acceptance (a.k.a. “appraisal waivers”), value acceptance + property data, and hybrid appraisals.