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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. How did they make more money on lender appraisals?

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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. I miss writing and I miss you! So, you must be careful when making this comparison.

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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So, here is another article from guest blogger Ashley Rodriguez. In this article, she discusses some things to consider before buying land. I hope you enjoy her article! As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land. Hello, friends!

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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser.

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. AN EXAMPLE Earlier in the year, I appraised a property that was originally built for buyers that do not require electricity. I hope you enjoyed this article!

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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

Steps to become a supervisory appraiser Step 1: Meet the requirements Make sure you meet the minimum supervisory appraiser requirements outlined in The Appraisal Foundation’s Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as well as any additional state requirements that may apply.