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

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. Today, Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares a few tips for first-time investors. Let the Renovations Begin! When you’re figuring out how much money you can put into your property, don’t forget to calculate renovations. Decide on How to Proceed. Let us know !

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If an agent includes the square footage of a finished basement in what they report as finished above-ground square footage, this can have a negative impact on the appraisal process. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

In this blog, I aim to provide valuable insights and tips from an appraiser’s perspective, empowering real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process with confidence. Understanding the Role of Appraisers: First and foremost, it’s crucial for real estate agents to understand the role of appraisers.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

START A BLOG. Starting a blog is not difficult. Blogs don’t have to be long. Talk about your experiences as an appraiser or what’s happening in your market. As appraisers, we know! You can also talk about what we do as appraisers, and how we perform our work. And it can help make us better appraisers.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for Age?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For instance, a thirty-year old home may have an effective age that is the same as a fifty-year old home, if the fifty-year old home has been renovated to a degree that is comparable to the younger home. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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