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5 Landscaping Tips To Increase Home Value

D Fritz Appraisals

Essential Landscaping Tips and Tricks Details such as landscaping designs and quality craftsmanship in a home can make a dramatic first impression on prospective home buyers. Fritz Appraisals Inc. has decades of experience and ideas to help homeowners increase the curb appeal of their homes.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Validate ROV allows homeowners who have questions about lender-assigned home values to submit “reconsideration of value” requests with their phones. Consumers will supplement their requests with pictures of the property.

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How Old Comparable Sales Are Used to Appraise Current Home Values?

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

It is pretty common knowledge that appraisers should select the most recent home sales as comparable. The question then becomes why would an appraiser use old comps? . Additionally, older comparable sales that are the best indicator of value for the subject property can be used if appropriate. The answer is yes.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

If this trend continues, consumers and appraisers will need to have a heightened awareness of where and how insurance pricing or availability is affecting house prices.” And in some condominium markets in Florida, home values are taking a hit as insurance premiums skyrocket.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

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. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every Appraiser Should Listen To

McKissock

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here are seven excellent appraisal podcasts to check out.

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.