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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. More blogs to come!

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The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

Appraiserblogs

In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of… Only Blacks Need Apply. For an appraiser to arbitrarily go into another area to get "comps" merely… The post The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Gentrification, Neighborhood Boundaries, and Bias

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published on the Sacramento Appraisal Blog here. In short, if we don’t understand where a neighborhood starts and ends, we might choose the wrong comps. 1) BOUNDARIES MATTER: Here is a real example of how important neighborhood boundaries can be. This is affecting real people.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Appraisals are often required for divorce and marriage dissolutions, probate work, and estate and financial planning. Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. START A BLOG. Starting a blog is not difficult. Blogs don’t have to be long. I use WordPress.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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ASC Wants to Make USPAP Free!

Appraiserblogs

If you pick comps the old way, you may be violating USPAP every day!… In the context of a real estate appraisal, especially a… The post ASC Wants to Make USPAP Free! appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Are you in “violation” of USPAP?

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. However, in the quest for accuracy and reliability, one common mistake that real estate professionals need to avoid is the undue influence of outlier sales in pricing strategies.