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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser.

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Navigating Property Division in Divorce: The Crucial Role of Appraisals

Boston Appraisal

In order to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of assets, it is essential to obtain a professional, and accurate property appraisal in a divorce case. Why Property Appraisals are Important in Divorce Cases A property appraisal is an objective and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property, on a given date.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. Last year, Freddie Mac launched another solution that allows a trained property data collector to visit the home and gather images, measurements and property characteristics.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

Although we can rejoice that the green building movement is becoming more mainstream, the question of whether or not this energy source and other green features add value to a property is still up in the air. Property owners are often surprised when the time comes to estimate the fair market value of their green building.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. Lenders and investors also rely on commercial appraisals to make informed decisions about financing and investments.

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What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal?

AmeriMac

By the end, you will have a better understanding of commercial real estate appraisals and how they can help you make informed decisions in the world of business property ownership. A commercial real estate appraisal is a professional assessment of the value of an income-generating property. What is it?