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Can a New Construction Sale be Used as a Comp for an Older Home?

Birmingham Appraisal

They wanted to know if it was okay to use a new construction sale as a comp for an older home. Then, we put all this information together to come up with our professional opinion of the market value. The cost approach is most relevant for new or like new construction.

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Can New Construction Sales be Used in an Appraisal of an Older Home?

Birmingham Appraisal

They wanted to know if it was okay to use new construction sales in an appraisal of an older home. Then, we put all this information together to come up with our professional opinion of the market value. The cost approach is most relevant for new or like new construction.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. Therefore, when searching for comps, agents should factor in the impact of the local school system on property values. 3) Year Built – The year a home was built and its age can affect its value.

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6 Ways to Prevent Conventional Loan Appraisal Revisions

Clear Capital

With so much at stake, a credible appraisal report with the appropriate comparable sales is key to determining the market value of a property and protects the investment of the parties involved in the transaction. When choosing comparable sales, bracket the location or view . But this is not always the case! 1 is location, No.