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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete.

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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Property appraisers use several forms of insurance coverage to protect their business. However, you only need to confirm a few forms of insurance coverage, depending on your role in the property transaction.

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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. Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Insurance claims. Condemnation. Learn more. Tax appeal. Guardianship/Trustee matters.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property. Question 6: What is the overall commercial real estate appraisal process?