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Judgment Based or Evidence Based?

George Dell

Appraiser training tells us to use good judgment – repeatedly. In fact, the word ‘judgment’ is used over 300 times in the current USPAP book. The post Judgment Based or Evidence Based? It must be important. It’s also used some 800 times in The Appraisal of Real Estate. It must be important.

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EBV Pro or Con?

George Dell

EBV (Evidence Based Valuation) principles continue to update from legacy “appraisal” practices. Here we hope to have a quick look at the upsides and downsides of EBV, compared to traditional, judgment-based “methods and techniques.” Editor’s Note: This is Standards, part 3.16

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Moehrl commission lawsuit defendants file motion for summary judgement

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Nosalek plaintiffs cite Allan Dalton video in opposition to summary judgment

Housing Wire

Nearly four months after filing a motion for summary judgment in the Nosalek commission lawsuit , HomeServices of America finally has a response back from the plaintiffs. HomeServices of America declined to comment on the suit.

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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Housing Wire

Wilson agreed with Frazier that commission-based steering doesn’t happen because buyers can see homes online sometimes even before their agents find them. “I Prior to the adjourning for the day, Judge Stephen Bough denied HomeServices’ motion for judgment as a matter of law , which was filed Monday afternoon.

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Challenging Appraisals: Strategies for Lawyers and Their Clients

Boston Appraisal

Sometimes, appraisals may be based on faulty assumptions, incomplete data, or biased opinions. Support the appraisal with additional evidence: If possible, provide additional evidence that corroborates and confirms the appraisal results. Should there be questions, it may even be necessary to challenge an appraisal.

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City Wants to Boot 6 Emotional Support Chickens

Empire Appraisal Group

A federal court has denied a city’s motion for summary judgment against a man who sought to keep six chickens as emotional support animals. The City fails to produce any evidence to refute [the man’s] claims,” the judge wrote. The City provides no testimony, affidavits, or evidence of any kind in support of its claims.