Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As a certified residential appraiser, I can tell you that while some of the things noted in this report can decrease value, they may not, so take these points with a grain of salt. Betty is not an appraiser. What people rarely talk about are things that can decrease property value. I’ll give my two cents at the end.

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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. Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. How did you start your work at CubiCasa and what was your career highlight?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Today, Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares a few tips for first-time investors. You can use a mortgage calculator to get a better idea of what you can afford based on the purchase amount and down payment. After that, the next step is to protect your investment by looking into a home warranty. Decide on How to Proceed.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have you ever read thru an appraisal report? The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. When completing an appraisal, there may be four values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. It only takes a few bad appraisers doing this kind of thing to cause home prices to artificially inflate.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2022

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. After all, a tilting home is a quick way to lose one’s marbles ! Does your home need to be jacked up?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own. NO BLANK FIELDS.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This week, I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. So, start by getting your home appraised so you know how much you can reasonably expect for it. Then set a buying budget and make some stipulations regarding what you absolutely need in your new residence.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 19, 2022

What do you need to do? Are there things you need to happen before that day? Cleveland Appraisal Blog presents some tips below. If you’re not sure what to pack and what to discard, just think if you’ll be needing that item in your new house. What would he or she look for? Photo via Pexels.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you anticipating having your home appraised? While she is not an appraiser, I am, and I agree that these things can help! When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. How can you prepare for the inspection?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One appraiser reports a driveway to be two cars in size. It really depends on how the appraiser is looking at it. WHAT MOST APPRAISERS REFLECT. Most appraisers reflect the width of the driveway. After all, a driveway may be able to accommodate a larger number of smaller cars than bigger ones.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

However, you’ve got a clogged drain with who knows what kind of sludge and your water bill hasn’t decreased at all. For example: Shut off the shower after five minutes. Thank you so much for continuing to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I enjoy having guest bloggers write articles for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. With that said, this week I am happy to welcome back a regular guest to my blog, Jessica Brody! Figuring out what to feed your kids can feel overwhelming at times. Stay tuned!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

After all, I do remember having an onion ring in my fries in the past. I am sad to report that this did not happen at any of the Burger Kings I visited within the past couple of weeks. More often than you might imagine, I receive orders from homeowners, whose homes I have appraised in the past. What should go on a business card?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

Here, the Cleveland Appraisal Blog presents some great advice about finding the best house and considering other alternative arrangements. A rental is a good idea when you are just really unsure of what the future holds. As always, a big thank you to Jessica for writing this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs! Before you dive into the home hunt, it’s best to determine what you can afford, potential interest rates, home loan options, and to shop for lenders. . Know what you can afford: Calculate your home buying budget.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 5, 2021

For those of you who want to see what this looks like, I have posted a picture of her ankle at the end of this post. Once the work is completed in a month or two, I will post some after pictures for those interested. I normally don’t like to mention many details about what’s going on in my personal life, in my posts.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. And having a difficult neighbor can at times diminish our view of what we feel the market value of our property is. How does an appraiser look for evidence? CRAZY NEIGHBORS.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner. When they received their report, they said that my measurements were off because they were lower than what the county auditor reported.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. What does it mean to sell your home as-is? Hence, selling your property as-is allows you to get a cash offer soon after you decide to sell. It can also happen that they get the escrow deposit back. Low Offers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

In addition, you can connect them to your security system to track their functionality and receive notifications in real-time in case something happens. You just need to connect all the cameras, detectors, or alarms to an app on your phone, and you can see everything that is happening in your home. What great tips!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

After all, they look as awesome as the more expensive shoes, and why not save a few bucks? However, as they put their shoes through the rigors of running, they may feel sorer after running in cheaply made shoes. They really put a lot of thought into what is going to best support your running. I was overdue for some new ones.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

What does Cubicasa have to do with Copacabana? Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. If you’re an appraiser, you may have already experienced this. The service is called Cubicasa.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

When performing an appraisal observation, appraisers must look for settlement issues and report on them. At times it does take a little detective work to determine what the cause(s) might be. What constitutes a structural vs. non-structural crack? Appraisers are not qualified to make these determinations.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you’re reading through an appraisal report, and you make it to the Cost Approach, which is where appraisers report either the reproduction or replacement cost of the home they are appraising, you will see a little field that says, “ Remaining Economic Life “ What does this number indicate?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

June reached out to me to see if I would be interested in having her write a piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, on helping the elderly or disabled when they are in decline. People who are helping their loved ones with estate issues will benefit from checking out the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. This is the case today.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Merely putting your current home on the market is a lengthy and tedious process that requires hiring a realtor, making improvements, staging, finding and enrolling a reputable appraiser to determine the property’s value, et cetera. – Sort by keep, toss, and give away – no what-ifs! Know what to keep. Photos by Pexels. .

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

If you also keep your receipts and take before and after photos, you’ll have an easier time demonstrating the value of the work, making it easier to get top dollar when you sell. For more home advice and resources , visit the Cleveland Appraisal blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Like most aspects of an appraisal, things seem easy. Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. At what point does a home start needing some updating? Carpeting may need to be replaced after ten years, or less depending on the wear and tear. That is, until one takes a closer look.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Welcome to Emily Miller , who wrote this piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. What Home Appraisers Look For. Let’s talk about what home appraisers look for, in my experience. It also makes it more likely that appraisers and buyers overlook or do not notice previous damage. What Buyers Look For.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner. When they received their report, they said that my measurements were off because they were lower than what the county auditor reported.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Like many busy appraisers, I can spend a lot of time in my own little world just trying to keep my head above water. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What an incredible housing market we have been in. The Cleveland Appraisal Blog provides a few ideas below. Decide what to toss, sell, donate to charity, give to friends, or place in a storage unit. After decluttering your house, spend several days giving it a thorough cleaning. Deep Clean.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 6, 2022

I did not know how she did this in between Vacation Bible School and went about her day as if nothing had happened. That said, it does a good job of recounting what happened and base most of the story from Texas Monthly articles depicting this bizarre story. What Happened to the Gore House? The Gore House in 2022.

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DW Slater Company

JULY 28, 2022

As appraisers, we are finding ways to stay cool while working in this heat. The prices that we are seeing for June are really reflective of what was happening when those sales went under contract about 30 days earlier. Here is a glimpse into what is currently happening in July. Appraiser’s Corner.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. I have done a lot of estate appraisals. Twitter: [link] posted by noon Friday 2.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Understanding Functional Obsolescence in Appraisals By: McKissock Excerpts: For appraisers, functional obsolescence can be a challenging concept because the elements that influence property values may not be obvious or immediately apparent. To read more, Click Here My comments: All appraisers see functional obsolescence.

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