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

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. Note: A commercial property valuation is considered the equivalent of an appraisal, and the words are sometimes used interchangeably. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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What’s My Business Really Worth? 12 Q&A To Solving Your Business Valuation Mystery [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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The Cost Approach: An Underutilized Approach to Value

McKissock

Harrison, in the Fall 2006 issue of his Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online, included an article titled “Let’s Resuscitate the Cost Approach.” The contract price on the house was $144,000…You taught me well, I can’t say enough that if you know how to use this form correctly, you can value real estate.”

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Appraisal Reports Are Like Flipbooks

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

A flipbook is a book with a series of pictures that change slightly with the turn of each page. When flipping thru one of these books, the viewer’s mind fills in the gaps between pictures so that an animated story and picture develops. According to Wikipedia , the oldest documented flip book appeared on March 18th, 1868.

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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? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023

Appraisal Today

This typically happens when an appraiser turns in an appraisal with an appraised value opinion lower than the sale contract price. Richard Hagar, SRA, has a good book on Dave Towne’s comments (and many other client issues): For more info click here == Private money lending – no UAD, computer “reviews”, low fees, etc.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues.