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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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FAQ #16:  What Can I Do To Increase My Home’s Market Value?

Riverfront Appraisals

This blog is dedicated to the countless homeowners who, as we’re finishing up with the appraisal inspection, ask “well, is there anything I can do to increase the value of my home?” You go to list […] The post FAQ #16: What Can I Do To Increase My Home’s Market Value?

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value. Probably not.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1:  The Final Inspection

Riverfront Appraisals

In this blog post, we’re starting with the end. Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […]. Welcome to the very first post in our all-new series The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals.

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7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How can you prepare for the inspection? Appraisers think about previous sales and the state of the market in your neighborhood. The appraiser will provide your home’s estimated market value in writing afterward. Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection.

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What’s The Size of Your Driveway?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If this is the norm for the neighborhood, the size of the driveway may not have any impact on value. I find that often, driveway size does not have any major impact on market value, as long as the driveway is typical for the neighborhood. DOES THE MATERIAL THE DRIVEWAY IS MADE OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VALUE? Not So Fast!

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

In this blog, I aim to provide valuable insights and tips from an appraiser’s perspective, empowering real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process with confidence. We are tasked with determining the fair market value of a property based on various factors such as location, condition, and comparable sales.