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Cost Approach in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Appraisal Buzz

This article was first published in the Fall 2021 Edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine. I can use median or average, but I have to remember to cull the data for common sense bracketing and consider overall site sales related to the subject property use and size. To receive this subscription directly, click here. 4) Streamline (update).

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Appraisal Comparable Guidelines – What Do Appraisers Look For in Comps?

Realvals

This article will go into detail about the appraisal comparable guidelines used by appraisers and the exact characteristics that appraisers look for in comps. View our prior article for more information on how to read an appraisal report. Bracketing. Therefore, the lot size is “bracketed.”. What are Comparables?

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. Lots of good, practical ideas for you in this article in the monthly newsletter! It is a place where we can show our clients just how valuable an appraisal can be. We are used to addressing our reports in a manner that the lending client expects.

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. Remember, the lender is the appraiser’s client and intended user. Not even the borrower is the appraiser’s client. 4) “Bracketing” of most major features. (No

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

I’ll save the details for another article, but I think you want to ask yourself: “Now that the American population knows the government has the ability to provide trillions of dollars of stimulus money in any given year, do you think they’ll elect politicians who choose to say ‘No More’ ? So, what did they do?