The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. The 2020 property reassessment included more than 5.5

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2021

With so much on the line, choosing an experienced appraisal service that can determine an accurate value is a must. Of course, this begs the question: is property appraisal an art or a science? Property appraisal should involve a little bit of both. The Science of Property Appraisals. The answer?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unlike a commercial real estate appraisal review, most of the answers from “Facebook experts” are not fact-based; the responses on your social media post will range from beliefs to convictions to opinions. Fortunately, we do not conduct commercial real estate appraisals on social media! Grant Applications.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 6, 2023

In these situations, a property appraisal can be an indispensable tool in the lawyer’s arsenal. By providing an objective assessment of the property’s market value, an appraisal can aid in dispute resolution, assist in legal arguments, and guide negotiations.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

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.

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

Are you looking for reasons to upgrade your appraisal license ? Here are some stats to consider: As of December 31, 2018, only 42% of the 78,000 state-credentialed appraisers in the United States were certified general appraisers. Here are some top reasons to upgrade your appraisal license: 1. Control your fees.

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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. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” 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. In my MLS “contractor special” is often used.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

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.

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McCarthy Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser? An appraisal is a professional appraiser’s unbiased and impartial opinion of value based on the condition of the property, prevailing real estate prices and other factors. The important questions are about education and licensing, relevant experience and appraisal methodology.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Fundamentally, the cap rate is the relationship between the property’s net income with the property’s purchase price. For CRE investors, the cap rate is a way to determine the property’s ROI potential. Commercial real estate appraisers will tell you that cap rates do not signify value. A recent change by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that they filed a statement of interest to “explain the application of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to lenders relying on discriminatory home appraisals.” ” The statement of interest was filed in a lawsuit, Connolly, et al. Lanham, et al.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal helps you make well-informed decisions in the process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that JPMorgan Chase has come to an agreement with a Black homeowner who claimed the bank’s mortgage division – relying on a valuation done by an appraiser – valued her home at an amount lower than its actual worth because of her race.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In order to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of assets, it is essential to obtain a professional, and accurate property appraisal in a divorce case. Why Property Appraisals are Important in Divorce Cases A property appraisal is an objective and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property, on a given date.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals. This article explores the intricate landscape of mixed-use development appraisal, providing insights into the difficulties faced and the potential benefits realized through this multidimensional process.

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Appraisal Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real estate appraisal, whether residential or commercial, is a critical component in the valuation of property assets. In Toronto, a city with a vibrant and diverse real estate market, the distinction between residential and commercial appraisals is particularly significant. At Appraisal Hub Inc.,

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

The interagency task force to combat inequity in appraisals, led by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, will be co-chaired by former United Nations ambassador Susan Rice. How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience. How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience.

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The People's Appraisal Blog

MAY 3, 2018

In just 16 years as an appraiser, I’ve seen and heard many things. Appraiser pressures aren’t normal everyday life pressures, they’re different.Typically, when business is good, it’s for reasons like doing a great job and providing a great service. I was also provided a prior appraisal that was completed three weeks earlier.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 22, 2021

In the past year, the appraisal industry has been under attack from various academics who claim “racial bias” on the part of real property appraisers providing appraisal services to lenders who provide home mortgages. Help is needed to explain the appraisal industry, including the specialties and the types of reports.

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A home appraisal is vital when you want to sell your house. As the seller, you likely want a real estate appraiser who will provide an impartial opinion based on your current home's condition and the prices of other properties in your location. So how do you choose the right home appraiser? Qualifications. Experience.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 3, 2021

During the last several weeks, the task force has held online “listening sessions” to solicit feedback from appraisers, lenders, and other stakeholders in the residential mortgage lending industry. The task force itself does not have the authority to pass laws or promulgate regulations. View upcoming appraisal webinars.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

When Freddie Mac published the study, “ Discovery of Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals ” in late 2021, its conclusion, “that Black and Latino applicants receive lower appraisal values than the contract price more often than White applicants,” sent shockwaves through the mortgage industry.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 9, 2022

In late March, the Biden Administration released its Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) report. Designed to mitigate bias in the real-estate appraisal process, the report recommended a multi-pronged approach to change how homes are valued and sold in the United States.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Independent mortgage banks have been “completely blindsided” by the increase in enforcement activity, said Daniella Casseres, who leads the mortgage regulatory practice group at law firm Mitchell Sander. Redlining “is not even on the radar of their board or senior management,” she said.

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