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Just Blame the Appraiser

Hank Miller Team

Books have been written about it, master classes offered and expressions like “he could sell ice to an Eskimo” coined. The typical real estate agent doesn't dabble, they will do whatever necessary to secure their commission. The art of persuasion, it’s a beautiful thing. More on Karen later.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

By Tony Pistilli Excerpts: I recall receiving MLS books once a month and being thrilled that a whole new population of sales were available to be considered within the pages of each book. Each month there was a new book, but every 6 months, there was a combined book with the last 6 months of sales in one bound and printed book.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). They should be educated on loan costs, contract fees, inspection expenses, etc.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. USPAP and the Contract. Excerpt: But USPAP and the contract have a very unique relationship.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. Richardson, a real estate agent, attorney, and co-founder of Richardson, Ober, DeNichilo. The best book I have ever read on this topic.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

allow a commercial broker to counsel a client on commercial real estate investment matters, such as goals, alternatives, resources, constraints, and timing; Question 4: How accurate are commercial real estate appraisals? In short, a commercial property appraisal determines the fair market value of your property.

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Subject Property Location in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. Borrower complaints, real estate agents, attorneys, etc. By Jamie Owen.