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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When it comes to the appraisal process, while we do take into consideration the contract price of the home being sold, that’s just one of many data points that we must take into consideration. The appraiser’s goal is not, nor has it ever been, to simply be a price validator, though many have used appraisals this way.

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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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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. Very good tips in the article. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. The average American household spends $2,690 on property taxes for their homes each year, according to the U.S. Work on organizing your emails.

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Appraisals and Valuation Concerns in the Current Market

Simonson Real Estate

I was joined on the panel with Twin Cities appraiser, Josh Folland, MAI, CCIM with Valbridge Property Advisors and Gary Van Cleve, Shareholder at Larkin Hoffman moderated our discussion. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

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Lunch & A Divorce Lawyer LIVE with Attorney Peter Olson and John Tsiaousis

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. TRANSCRIPTION: If you’re buying, selling, divorcing, filing bankruptcy, fighting your property tax bill, etc…it’s super important to value your real estate correctly. Maybe not as much as the average appraiser?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

To read more and see the photos, Click Here My comment: I included some of these homes in previous email newsletters, but thought this article fit well with daylight savings time so I am including it in my blog. It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it. Here are twelve types of expert witness assignments for appraisers. Tax appeal. Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Condemnation. Learn more.