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What’s Your View?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

There is the owner of the home, who has a view of what they feel their home is worth. Buyers have their view of how much they are willing to pay for a home. Real estate agents have a view of what the home should be listed for, based upon their research and experience. THE BUYER’S VIEW. Not at all!

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What’s The Leaven Causing Home Prices to Rise Today?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value.

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What’s an appraisal gap? Here’s what buyers and sellers should know

Cornerstone

This is precisely what we’re seeing in today’s real estate market. Home values are climbing at nearly historic levels. As a result, hurdles related to home appraisals have also started to arise. In the past few months, it’s become commonplace for an appraisal to come back under a home’s contract price.

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The Real Estate Transaction: Part 1 - From the Eyes of the Buyer

Eppraisal

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

By contrast, a homebuilder acquires raw land to build on and sell when home values are high. How to Market Raw Land For those who see a profit in selling raw land to developers or other interested parties, getting the most money for the lot is attained through optimal marketing. A good lawyer will see them coming.

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What is the Role of Market Trends in a Real Estate Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of market trends when completing a real estate appraisal.