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When to Apply Extraordinary and Hypothetical Assumptions

Boston Appraisal

The process of determining a property’s market value is called a real estate appraisal. The person who appraises the property, the appraiser, physically inspects the property to measure it, take pictures of it, and make note of the condition and the quality of the construction.

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An Overview of Two Common Property Appraisal Methods

East Coast Appraisal

Architectural style. Thus, the cost of a house depends on both the construction and land cost. The appraisal will consider the market value of the land. Land value depends on: The location. For example, lots in major urban centers tend to have higher values than those in rural locations. Construction Cost.

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Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why

Appraisal Today

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs): When homeowners apply for HELOCs, lenders may request desktop appraisals to ascertain the property’s value and determine the credit limit without requiring a full appraisal. Managing Investments: For investors who own multiple properties, desktop appraisals provide rapid updates on property values.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Geoff Hinton, a professor at the University of Toronto, and two students, constructed a viable neural network. AI models might not account for qualitative aspects like architectural uniqueness, interior design quality or the emotional appeal of a home. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished.

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NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023

Appraisal Today

The architectural design avoids lines and straight angles to establish the idea of continuous fluidity. The architectural design avoids lines and straight angles to establish the idea of continuous fluidity. Properties sold due to a job relocation, estate settlement, foreclosure, or divorce may sell for less than market value.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” FHA Handbook 4000.1 Nationwide, 31.8%

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The Real Estate Price Per Square Foot Dilema

Rowe Appraisal Group

In our Chicago market (as well as many others), the larger homes tend to have higher-end finishes and therefore, higher construction costs. For example, let’s say we are comparing two new construction homes in the same development in the suburbs (this is based on actual numbers). Those are not the same apples!