Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 11, 2024

My Appraisal Business Has Shifted, Has Yours? When most people think about real estate appraisals, they often associate them solely with buying or refinancing a home. However, real estate appraisals serve many other essential purposes that extend far beyond these conventional uses.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” A few sample appraiser comments: “I am capable of determining the adjustments without any software.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

This week, Betty White shares some things that can decrease property value. As a certified residential appraiser, I can tell you that while some of the things noted in this report can decrease value, they may not, so take these points with a grain of salt. Betty is not an appraiser. Photos are taken from pexels.com.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 22, 2021

My family and I are in the midst of a first floor renovation, whilst caring for my wife as she continues to recover from her broken ankle, as I mentioned in my last post. So, I am grateful to have guest blogger, Seth Murphy, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Tackling Electrical Projects.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

What is the primary reason a newly built home has a higher market value than the same home that is older? Simply stated, it is loss in value. What do they indicate and how do appraiser’s measure depreciation? Physical depreciation is the most common cause of loss of value. In a word, depreciation.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2024

Navigating Relocation Appraisals Successfully Relocating to a new city or state can be a complex and overwhelming process. One crucial aspect of the relocation process is the appraisal of the property being sold. Appraisals play a significant role in determining the fair market value of a property and ensuring a successful relocation.

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Appraisal Hub

MAY 5, 2024

As a seasoned appraiser in the vibrant real estate market of Toronto, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 21, 2024

Property Size and Usable Space The square footage of a property and how that space is used can greatly affect its appraisal value. Condition and Age of the Property The age and condition of a home directly impact its market value. Keep an eye on the neighborhood’s growth trends and planned developments.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Like most aspects of an appraisal, things seem easy. Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. There’s value in that. Subsequently, a new home typically has a higher market value than one that has already been lived in. That is, until one takes a closer look.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Members of the Lupertazzi Crime Family rough up an appraiser who is involved with Tony’s HUD scam. I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” Therefore, the appraisal industry must begin to push back.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. How Do I Get Ready for the Appraisal on My House?

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Like any other investment, you want to know its value with some reliable degree of accuracy. A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. Real estate professionals or other appraisal experts can help you determine the market value of your home. What’s in a Home’s Value?

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McKissock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” Who might buy it?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal. A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property.

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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

If you decide to take advantage of these all-time low rates, your lender will most likely order an appraisal. What happens if the new appraisal is less than original one? Before you assume the appraiser made a mistake, let’s look at three reasons why a new appraisal could come in low. The appraiser looks like the bad guy.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

If yes, then it’s time for you to consider relocation appraisal. Relocation appraisal is the process of evaluating a property’s value in the real estate market. It plays a crucial role in today’s real estate market, especially for employees and employers involved in workforce mobility.

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AmeriMac

MAY 24, 2023

Commercial real estate appraisals are critical in determining the value of a property. In this blog, we will dive deep into what commercial real estate appraisals entail, why they are so important, who conducts them, and how much they cost. What is a commercial real estate appraisal?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2023

Getting your house appraised may seem like a daunting task. A home appraisal determines the value of your property, and it is an essential step in the selling process. A well-conducted appraisal can get you the best price for your property, while a poorly done appraisal can leave you stuck with an undervalued home.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. To simplify and demystify the commercial appraisal process for you, we have addressed 17 of the most important questions asked.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 14, 2018

I am often asked which home improvements “count” towards the appraised value of a house. Many people envision a list of improved items with predetermined relevancy, along with a specific dollar value assigned to each of those items. I will explain in this blog entry why that is not feasible, or reliable approach.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2022

Are you curious about the market value of your home? This is basically what real estate appraisers do. While you don’t have to have the extensive training that an appraiser does to get a rough idea of what price range your home might fall into you can still learn from the concepts appraisers use.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. However, these restrictions may also limit modifications, potentially affecting the property’s market appeal. Worth reading.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

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. What is an Appraisal ? Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work. What Property Should be Appraised?

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 18, 2022

The ROI is calculated by comparing the total cost of the investment (including the initial purchase price plus any other expenses) to its current value or sale price. commercial appraisal, commercial real estate agents, advertisements, and upkeep for curb appeal). But you can estimate your ROI based on comparable property sales.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The question is, how exactly is property value determined? And how does the real estate appraisal process work? The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Residential vs. Commercial Property Appraisal and Their Differing Review Process.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 15, 2021

But for commercial real estate developers, brokerage firms, and appraisers, there’s another story hiding in plain sight. That’s why special purpose property appraisals and commercial mortgage preapprovals are vital to your ultimate (buy) decision. However, before you head over there, let’s talk about special purpose property appraisal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 6, 2021

They have usually been constructed over 20 years ago and require renovation at this point. An investor can either put money in through value-add projects to update the building or seek residential and mixed-use conversion options. Class A properties sell themselves, and Class B and C’s can be renovated to cater to a target market.

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