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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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “That we research value, we do not assign 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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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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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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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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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Most people know that appraisals need to be completed for lending purposes. But did you know there are a number of other reasons you should be contracting an appraiser to perform a professional valuation on your property? When you are the seller of a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). When you are the executor or executrix for an estate.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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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.”

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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

JANUARY 15, 2024

One crucial step in the real estate process is getting a home appraisal. But how do you find the best local home appraiser? We will guide you through the process of finding the most qualified appraiser in your area. So, let’s dive in and discover how to find the best local home appraiser.

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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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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The seller can reject your bid, make a counteroffer or accept your original proposal. Your response depends on how the seller replies. If the Seller Rejects Your Offer The seller may deny your home purchase offer for various reasons. Your offer will only become legally binding if the seller signs it.

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AmeriMac

JULY 15, 2021

This dramatic increase in value affects home appraisals, which is good news for both buyers and sellers. Neighborhood sales of comparable homes, known as “comps” in the real estate industry, is a key component used to figure fair market value of a property. What Goes into Determining a House Appraisal?

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 19, 2021

Selling or buying a house both require an appraisal to find the right cost of the property. Typically, the bank will order an independent appraisal to help ensure you loan your property’s true value. Now, if you’re refinancing your house, you’ll want the appraisal to be as high as possible.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

The seller wants to max out the estimate based on the growing inflation and number of renovations made, while the buyer wants the best deal in the market even as home affordability worsens. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. What Is an Appraisal?

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AmeriMac

MARCH 18, 2021

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a new house or revamping your mortgage, getting an appraisal is a critical part of the process. During a home appraisal, a professional determines your home’s worth before putting it on the market. The appraisal fee may also differ based on the consumer bank you choose.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 18, 2021

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a new house or revamping your mortgage, getting an appraisal is a critical part of the process. During a home appraisal, a professional determines your home’s worth before putting it on the market. The appraisal fee may also differ based on the consumer bank you choose.

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Glascock Company

DECEMBER 11, 2020

While there are plenty of benefits to both, there is one alternative that could flip the sale faster and without much stress on you as the seller. Auctions are one of the most expedient ways to sell real estate (both commercial and residential) while still allowing the seller to maintain total control over the transaction.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Here are a few tips on how to avoid hurting your home appraisal: What is a home appraisal? Home appraisals are a method by which an appraiser reviews a home and compares them to homes in a specific neighborhood to determine their fair market price. What is the home appraisal process like?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 11, 2022

One of the people who is intended to help make sure things go smoothly is the home appraiser. Why Are Home Appraisals Important? Before you can begin the process of becoming a home appraiser, it’s important to understand why this is such an important part of the real estate process in the first place.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 18, 2021

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a new house or revamping your mortgage, getting an appraisal is a critical part of the process. During a home appraisal, a professional determines your home’s worth before putting it on the market. The appraisal fee may also differ based on the consumer bank you choose.

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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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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

If one sibling wants to keep the home, he or she can buy the others out for their share of the home’s fair market value. Real estate agent and attorney Bruce Ailion with Re/Max Town and Country in Atlanta advises siblings to have a discussion to decide what condition to sell the house in— as is or renovated.

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Round Rock Appraisal

MARCH 28, 2015

An appraisal of property serves the benefit of both the seller and the buyer. Compare Various Other Homes On The Market. What an appraiser places on a property is one thing but it should not be the only thing for a buyer to consider. Comparing other homes on the market by the style of home and the floor plans.

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Realtor

MAY 10, 2018

If one sibling wants to keep the home, he or she can buy the others out for their share of the home’s fair market value. Real estate agent and attorney Bruce Ailion with Re/Max Town and Country in Atlanta advises siblings to have a discussion to decide what condition to sell the house in— as is or renovated.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In home valuation language they are trying to buy under improvements for the neighborhood, which are usually a good deal, and below market value, but then there is the second half. A “dream home'“ is often code for “over improvement for the neighborhood,” and typically see lower market values compared to their costs.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

A licensed, HUD-approved appraiser will determine the market value of the home and do a “health and safety” inspection to check for crucial problems such as a crumbling foundation or issues with the mechanical systems. You might not be able to use your FHA loan for renovations. No biggie, right?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. A CMA report includes information on similar, comparable properties in the area, including recent sales, active listings and current market trends. More on that later.

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Lifestyle Properties of Maine

AUGUST 6, 2019

One of the most nerve wracking parts of a real estate transaction can be the appraisal process for both buyers and sellers. What is an appraisal? Why is an appraisal necessary? What if the home doesn’t appraise for the contract value? Some people confuse a real estate appraisal with a home inspection.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

A licensed, HUD-approved appraiser will determine the market value of the home and do a “health and safety” inspection to check for crucial problems such as a crumbling foundation or issues with the mechanical systems. You might not be able to use your FHA loan for renovations. No biggie, right?

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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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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In a traditional home sale, the seller lists the house for a price that will cover the following costs: The mortgage’s remaining costs. After taking care of the above expenses, whatever amount is left over is the seller’s profit. As a result, the seller no longer has that mortgage. Traditional Home Sale.

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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. For our sellers, our most common challenge is assessing a building’s value in the absence of comparable structures and data. And, it is a major development that the Columbus region should celebrate.

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East Coast Appraisal

MARCH 16, 2023

A home appraisal is one of the best ways to determine a property's market value. Fortunately, you can take several steps to improve your home's appraisal. A higher appraisal value means you can sell your home for a higher price, which can result in a larger profit for you as the seller.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. What appraisers do.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. What appraisers do.

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