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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. All three are market-based approaches.

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If You’re Using Zillow Sales to Price Per Square Foot…You’ll Probably Be Low!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In most cases, my clients looked at sales on Zillow and were of the opinion that my opinion of their property’s market value was too high. So, I wanted to discuss some things to keep in mind when looking at sales on Zillow to try and figure out a property’s market value. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important information above and beyond their opinion of the market value of the property they are appraising. That can have a big impact on market value. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Interestingly, some appraisers don’t like using the term inspection when describing our walking thru a home to observe things like its condition, layout, and other aspects of the home that impact market value. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . What is a Valuation Model?

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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