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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you run a business, and owning rental property is a business , you’re almost always better off forming a legal business structure. Cleveland Appraisal Blog offers a wealth of free information on every aspect of the appraisal process. I always appreciate Jessica’s articles! Form a Business Structure.

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The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisals in Estate Planning

Boston Appraisal

As industry leaders in both residential and commercial real estate valuations, Boston Appraisal Services deeply understands the critical contribution that precise appraisals make in the estate planning matrix. Unlocking Tax Benefits A precise real estate appraisal also plays a significant role in tax planning.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. I’m not going to dive into the nuances of these different types of appraisal work in this article. In this article, I’m going to share some things that have helped me to do so. GET A WEBSITE. Write about what you do know.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

The appraiser obtains all relevant property characteristics and data such as measurements, room counts, condition, and quality, and utilizes this information in the report. This process has been the foundation of the appraisal process. What Are Hybrid Appraisals? The Risk of Hybrid Appraisals.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process. If you’re an appraiser and you’re reading this, you already know the details. What Is An Appraisal?

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How Surplus & Excess Land Work

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

CONSIDERING LAND IN THE APPRAISAL PROCESS. When appraising a property, we must analyze what the highest and best use of the land is. In that analysis we must determine if the use of the land is legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible and most profitable. There are several things to consider.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

The appraiser obtains all relevant property characteristics and data such as measurements, room counts, condition, and quality, and utilizes this information in the report. This process has been the foundation of the appraisal process. What Are Hybrid Appraisals? The Risk of Hybrid Appraisals.