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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’ve appraised many thousands of homes over the years. They are trained to catch things that most people might miss. By the way, appraisers are looking for things readily observable. For this reason, a buyer should not rely on an appraiser’s inspection to catch things that might not be obvious. PROPERTY TAXES.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. Type of foundation.

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded. Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. † CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans.

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What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal?

AmeriMac

At some point, you may need to have a commercial real estate appraisal done as it plays a critical role in many aspects of the commercial real estate industry. In this blog, we will cover what a commercial real estate appraisal is, how it differs from residential appraisals and the different types of commercial real estate appraisals.

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Zillow Estimates vs. Appraisals: Why Zillow Shouldn’t Be Used for Appraisals

AmeriMac

However, it isn’t necessarily accurate and shouldn’t be used for appraisals for a number of reasons that are definitely worth a closer look. What Is an Appraisal? At its core, a home appraisal is a process wherein a trained, licensed professional will come to a home and make a determination of its fair market value.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Appraisers are still required to comply with USPAP when responding to an ROV request, including the confidential nature of assignment results. My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Greg Stephens is a very experienced appraiser and reviewer. Reconsideration of Appraised Value. Appraisal Business Tips

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Desktop and Drive-By Appraisals: Helpful Or Harmful?

AmeriMac

One of the most critical aspects of buying or selling a home ultimately comes down to the appraisal that is performed just before a transaction is finalized. Sometimes people order their own independent appraisals. It’s also useful in terms of appealing property tax assessments, among other reasons.