article thumbnail

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

Appraisal 147
article thumbnail

Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. I worked for an assessor’s office for 5 years in my first appraisal job.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

An Overview of Two Common Property Appraisal Methods

East Coast Appraisal

Accurate home appraisals benefit both property buyers and sellers. Appraisals help buyers to get mortgage approval and avoid overpaying for their houses. Below are two common approaches to property appraisals. The comparable properties should be as similar as possible to the one appraised.

article thumbnail

Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

article thumbnail

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? Basic Appraisal, but not all appraisers know about this, especially if they “appraise to fit the form” aka form fillers. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. Well, for starters, the property known as Hale Palau’ea is nearly hidden. What Can We Do?

article thumbnail

NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

article thumbnail

5 Landscaping Tips To Increase Home Value

D Fritz Appraisals

Fritz Appraisals Inc. Targeted lighting enhances home security, highlights architectural features and can help showcase landscaping. Give Your Front Walkway a Facelift Potential buyers are judging a home from the moment they set foot on the property, and an attractive front walkway could make or break a future sale. Contact D.