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Conservation Easements Pros and Cons: Keep Ohio Cool and Green

The Robert Weiler Company

And, surprisingly, one way to beat the heat may involve a unique land protection vehicle known as a conservation easement. While these 8 sustainability trends drive the commercial real estate industry , the importance of a conservation easement cannot be underscored. Here, we explore conservation easements pros and cons.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. There are two main parts to a Home Appraisal: Inspection of the property.

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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Gather Relevant Documents and Information Before the appraiser arrives, have all the documents and information that relate to your property and its performance ready. You need to take some steps before and during the appraisal process to ensure that you get the most accurate and reliable valuation possible.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Therefore, it is essential to communicate effectively with the appraiser and provide them with accurate and relevant information that can help them perform their job. You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Have a record of comparable properties in the neighbourhood, plus information about neighbourhood amenities. Information About the Home. Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

Your mortgage lender informs you of the next step in the process: the home appraisal. In addition to doing a physical inspection, the appraisal company will also do a comparative financial analysis of other homes in the area and assess how much they sold for. If you cannot obtain some of the information in this list, don’t stress.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement.