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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Today, Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares a few tips for first-time investors. When you’re about to buy your first real property outside of your primary residence, you should know whether you’re going into it with the intention of renting or if you want to flip and make an immediate profit. Decide on How to Proceed. Let us know !

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work. Key Appraisal Items to Communicate.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

Having worked with many different lending institutions completing new construction and planned renovation assignments, think of this article as a “best practices” reference to be shared with new lenders, credit analyst team members and borrowers navigating the commercial appraisal process for the first time.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

While appraisers can’t discuss comparable properties, Bradley said agents can still provide MLS data sheets with brief explanations of why similar homes are relevant to your listing, such as whether they were built by the same builder, have a remodeled kitchen, or involve other comparable elements. They’ll figure out what to use.

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Let The Nurse Take Your Temperature

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

It is possible that this is most attributed to the fact that this is the part of the process that is most in view of the general public. At the end of every on site appointment, I tell the person I meet at the property that this is the easiest and least time consuming part of the appraisal process.

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Estate Appraisals in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know

Boston Appraisal

Not only are they grieving, but they must also take care of the legal obligations and paperwork necessary to settle the deceased’s estate. And because real estate properties are usually the most significant financial asset of the deceased, establishing their fair market value is a priority. What Is an Estate Appraisal?

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Checklist: What to Include in a Narrative Appraisal Report

McKissock

Report writing is an essential step in the appraisal process. Want a quick breakdown of everything that belongs in a narrative appraisal report? for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g.,