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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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 recommend hiring a qualified real property appraiser to appraise property when you need a supportable reflection of the market.

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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.

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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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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land. A big thank you to Ashley Rodriguez for helping provide some content for my blog this month! And a big thank you dear reader for continuing to visit the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! I appreciate you!

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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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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. That is not always a simple task.

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All the Tips You Need to Make Moving to a New State Much Easier

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

And thank you dear reader for being here at the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers. Appraiser Professional Goals – APPRAISAL TODAY. Part 1 – George Dell’s Analogue Blog.

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