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How Surplus & Excess Land Work

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

To illustrate, imagine a person wants to buy a car. What if the car salesman tried to sell a second car to a person who only needed one? When appraising a property, we must analyze what the highest and best use of the land is. I appraised some properties last year that demonstrate these two situations nicely. EXCESS LAND.

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When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for Age?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. With new homes, typically homeowners go for a number of years without needing to do anything major to the property. I will meet a person, who in my mind looks older than me. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! www.anchor.fm/cash-appraiserstats.com.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? 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. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Desktop Appraisal Fundamentals Explained

AmeriMac

If you’re in the market to buy or sell a property, you’re likely familiar with appraisals. They are a crucial step in determining the value of a property, and desktop appraisals have recently gained popularity as an alternative to traditional appraisals. What Is A Desktop Appraisal?

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Look for an appraiser who has a substantial track record of working in the area where the property to be appraised is located.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. Online home value estimates, however, are not a substitute for a house appraisal carried out by a licensed real estate appraiser. Online home value estimates, however, are not a substitute for a house appraisal carried out by a licensed real estate appraiser.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Non-lender appraisals, dealing with lender hassles, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $36M Beachfront Beauty on Maui Hawaii Excerpts: What exactly makes this oceanside manse on Maui so desirable? With only one owner, the.47-acre