Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Here’s how to show them you’re in the know: Be a title expert Homebuyers want information that can make their decisions more manageable, especially information on title insurance, which they may have never heard of before starting the home buying process. In 2022, 96% of all buyers used online tools during their home search.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 20, 2022

It states that the buyer will still purchase the home at the contract price, even if the appraised value is lower than the contract price by a certain amount. It states that the buyer will still purchase the home at the contract price, even if the appraised value is lower than the contract price by a certain amount. But not always.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

It’s tax appeal season and I’ve had several homeowners say that they feel their neighbors are negatively impacting the value of their home for different reasons. Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Our home is where we hope to have a measure of peace and quiet.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser. If a real estate agent can price a home, surely, they can value it. Most good agents do a lot of work when pricing a home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Does your home need to be jacked up? Occasionally, when performing appraisal inspections/observations, I see homes that suffer from serious settlement issues. I once appraised a home that had a noticeable tilt to it when walking through. However, correcting the tilting was something that would help the marketability of the home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. You may be wondering where in the world I’ve been. Did I go dark? The answer is no. I’m working on getting my creative writing juices flowing again. Why did CubiCasa launch Digital GLA?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

MARKET TRENDS As everyone knows, home sales prices over the past few years were increasing rapidly! ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS Another piece of valuable information an appraiser will provide is the accurate square footage of the home they are appraising if they are in a position to measure it. Isn’t that all that appraisers do?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

It seems logical to think that a newer home is more valuable than an older home. Let’s think about a home that was just built and never lived in. A brand-new home has a certain type of appeal. That usually appealing to many home buyers. At what point does a home start needing some updating?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. And I’ve been measuring homes using a laser for many years now. Of course, the original Copacabana is a vacation destination in Rio De Janeiro, South America.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

There are many types of stairs. Here are some pictures of these types of stairs. When it comes to stairs, what types of things must appraisers consider? ” That’s something to keep in mind if you’re thinking of selling your home to buyers who may want to use FHA financing. That is not completely true. .”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Before I go on, I should also make clear the type of cracks I am referring to. Let’s first talk about the two fundamental types of settlement cracks. There are also numerous types of cracks. I did find a video that addresses all these types of cracks. In the picture on the left, you can see both types of cracks.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As is the case with nearly every aspect of a home, the answer is, it depends. Again, it all depends on what is common for the neighborhood and other similar homes. When an aspect of a home does not conform with other homes, that can have a negative impact on value. They may all be correct! WHAT MOST APPRAISERS REFLECT.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

More often than you might imagine, I receive orders from homeowners, whose homes I have appraised in the past. For instance, I may have appraised their home for a bank. Have you ever noticed that sometimes you will get a rogue onion ring in your order of fries at Burger King? Or is something else afoot? Perhaps you have also.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

If you’re like me, you put off plumbing work until the winter months when there is less to do outside. At least in Cleveland anyway. However, plumbing is a big part of our lives, on many levels. When it comes to plumbing, there are things we can do to save money and avoid future problems. However, so far you haven’t saved any money.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Different types of leaven can create different flavors. By the way, did you know that there are many types of sourdough? Speaking of things rising, home prices, as well as the prices of most other things, are rising rapidly. Speaking of things rising, home prices, as well as the prices of most other things, are rising rapidly.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Love in Real Estate I’m I wrote this blog – 4 Things I Love About Being a Real Estate Appraiser- 10 years ago! I wrote that blog after 8 years of experience. From large, elaborate luxury homes, to industrial buildings, to large tracks of acreage, to equine facilities, to new construction and old historic homes and buildings.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you fix your home up or sell it as-is? This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White who shares some pros and cons of selling a home in its as-is condition. For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White with some tips on home security for the spring and summer months. Alt-tag: Home that is safe and secured for the spring. However, this can also be the perfect time to start a spring cleaning spree in our homes and gardens. It will be safer for you as well as for your home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Though, sadly some still view these types of value outputs as reliable. Since many people are using these types of companies to sell their homes now, I have to now check with these sites to see if the home I am appraising is, or was, listed on one of these sites, in addition to the MLS. Especially in Northeast Ohio.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Similarly, data-driven marketing can be more cost effective, helping you focus your marketing budget on homeowners who are most likely to sell, and on buyers who are actively looking for their next home. Need more examples? It’s the perfect way to introduce seasoned agents to AI without the intimidation factor – or the steep learning curve.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. Your real estate website should serve multiple functions, almost like a digital business card with an MLS listing storefront, a booking platform, a home valuation page, and even your background story and biography.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

What is the primary reason a newly built home has a higher market value than the same home that is older? There are three basic causes of depreciation for homes. All homes, that are not new, suffer from physical depreciation, because all homes are only new once. As a home ages, it begins to deteriorate.

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DW Slater Company

JANUARY 30, 2023

As I type, we are receiving winter weather watch notifications as we are getting ready for a more dangerous icing event here in North Texas this week. In April, the majority of homes were selling over the list price. Now we see more price reductions and homes closing below list price. Winter is here!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Homes are still selling in record time. While that is the case, there are things that we can do to help increase our home’s market appeal, and potentially sell our home more quickly. Even if you have no plans to do serious home renovations, there should be a few essential projects on your to-do list. Deep Clean.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. He is a specialized contractor with expertise in uncovering defects in the structure and materials of various types of properties. Aren’t they the same thing?

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 28, 2022

Appraisers, I have another ‘observation’ to discuss, based on separate reports where I found the same type of subject location…. Appraisers, Another friend has provided a copy of an appraisal on the friend’s home. Appraisers, Another friend has provided a copy of an appraisal on the friend’s home. It was in the County.

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Genworth MI Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Remember when manufactured housing used to equate to mobile homes? Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? Truth: All homes deteriorate and must be maintained.

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Padove Appraisal Service

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is an in-depth discussion of the home, and the purpose of the appraisal. Some lenders will accept this type of appraisal. There are many situations that require a home appraisal. A few have been discussed in this blog post. Every appraisal order begins with a customer consultation.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They don’t just cater to new agents: lead generation companies can also complement traditional lead generation methods — open houses, home buying seminars and referrals, to name a few — thereby helping to build your pipeline of leads. One of the most efficient ways to acquire leads is to buy them through lead generation providers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 24, 2024

In this blog post, that I’ve written specifically for real estate agents, we’re diving into why understanding housing stats is like having a secret weapon in your professional toolkit—it’s a game-changer! Mastering the Game: Why Housing Statistics Are Your Secret Weapon in Real Estate Hey there, fellow real estate pros!

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Padove Appraisal Service

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This blog post offers a guide to help you through the process. Online search engines, such as Google, can quickly provide you with a list of home appraisers in your area. When selecting an appraiser, it’s important to choose someone who is licensed and qualified to perform the type of appraisal you need.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog, we’ll dive into our Employee Application Form and how it can transform your application process. Applicants can complete their forms from the comfort of their own homes. GoFormz also provides ready-to-use templates to start gathering mobile forms within minutes!

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To help you better understand what it means and how to pinpoint it, we’re exploring some examples the different types of functional obsolescence, and how it can influence property values. Let’s look at a few examples: A home has three bedrooms, but to reach the third bedroom, you have to walk through the other secondary bedroom.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. After a major interior makeover, the architecturally significant home is in Houston‘s upscale Piney Point Village neighborhood.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. Fees associated with the property (such as HOA or cost to build a similar home from the ground up) Appraisals are an important step to helping borrowers reach closing.

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