Appraisal Buzz

MAY 24, 2021

When you calculate a house’s worth, you think about how numerous factors position the property in the current market. This process has appraisers review location, condition, and other variables so they can assess whether buyers will be interested. This tactic uses the land’s price, plus the construction fees and minus depreciation.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

The scope of work includes the materials of construction as well as the changes that will be made to a house. Some of the key factors an appraiser considers when performing this type of appraisal include the functional utility of the home, the amount of heated and cooled square footage, and the materials and quality of construction.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Geoff Hinton, a professor at the University of Toronto, and two students, constructed a viable neural network. will identify which buyers require immediate contact from the listing agent. It re-emerged in the AI scene in October 2012.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 17, 2024

Do Wood Floors Increase Home Value? If you’re thinking about selling your house, one upgrade that can increase your home’s resale value is hardwood flooring. Potential home buyers may be looking for that extra bit of charm that wood floors offer.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value. Is there new construction in the area? Is there anything about the improvements that would positively or negatively impact its market value? What is the density of the area?

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2021

. “However, the first quarter reading of the HOI is an indication that housing affordability will further decline this year as higher lumber and other material costs and longer construction times will act as headwinds for the market.” Rising prices can be traced back to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. .

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

What’s the difference between a newly constructed home and a hundred-year-old home? 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.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of market trends when completing a real estate appraisal.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “And The final word. The final word?

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

And third, to prove your property’s worth to potential buyers. They will also analyze local market trends, recent comparable sales, and any unique features your property might have. Armed with this information, you’ll be able to set a competitive price that will attract buyers and maximize the sale.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The demand for housing decreased with the higher mortgage rates as it decreased buyer power. There are multiple reasons that inventory is still low but two major reasons, are that building costs and supply chain issues keep new construction from building as much to meet demands and existing homes are not coming on the market.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property.

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Accurate home appraisals benefit both property buyers and sellers. Appraisals help buyers to get mortgage approval and avoid overpaying for their houses. The sales comparison approach determines the house's value based on the prices of similar houses that others have recently sold in the area. Construction Cost.

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Boston Appraisal

AUGUST 4, 2020

The appraiser must add the value of the 552 square feet to make the comparable similar to your property. In other words, if the comparable was the same size as your property, what would the buyer have paid for it? In this example, the appraiser determined that the indicated value by the cost approach was $259,050.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. As a buyer, you're entitled to a copy of your appraisal report promptly and no later than three days before your closing date.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “And The final word. The final word?

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East Coast Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you plan to refinance or sell your home, you should first determine its fair market value. Then, property appraisals are an opportunity for an appraiser to check your home's quality, condition, amenities, location, and other special features that affect its value. Any quality improvements increase the appraised value.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs): When homeowners apply for HELOCs, lenders may request desktop appraisals to ascertain the property’s value and determine the credit limit without requiring a full appraisal. Managing Investments: For investors who own multiple properties, desktop appraisals provide rapid updates on property values.

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

While there is a lot of flexibility in the type of home that may be accepted for a USDA home loan—including condos , townhouses , and new construction —not all homes will qualify. The main criterion is that the home’s market value may not exceed the USDA’s applicable area loan limit.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 19, 2023

These batches were used in thousands of foundations for new construction homes. What Pyrrhotite-Infected Foundations Mean for Homeowners As home buyers and sellers are trying to navigate this already unique real estate market, the crumbling foundation crisis is an add stressor for those trying to buy and sell properties in these areas.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Adding a small outbuilding is another construction project that is worth considering, especially if you have a larger yard. By focusing on buyers’ needs, you can get a better ROI and increase the odds that your house sells quickly. Should You Turst An Algorithm For Your Home’s Value? But Are They Market Value?

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

A large swath of high-end condo market activity of the past five years are non-primary residences which include pieds-a-terres but most are investor purchases that are subsequently rented after the unit closes when construction was completed. That article came out in 2014 right as the housing market was peaking.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Both you and the underwriter must independently determine whether there is sufficient information available to develop a reliable opinion of market value for each individual property. Assess the perceived value by buyers. Compare improvements to those in the neighborhood.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In brief (operative word), an appraisal is an estimate of the current market value of a home completed by an appraiser using set evaluation criteria.

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MN Real Estate Services

APRIL 20, 2017

Unlike most home appraisals, there are usually far fewer comprable (comps) properties with which to do an accurate valuation based on market activity. Appraisers use three approaches to value in Appraisal Practice when determining the Market Value of a property: The Sales Comparison Approach. The Cost Approach.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. Once this happens, the appraiser will explain which approach to value was given the most weight, or consideration, and why.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

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. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When this article was published, the unemployment rate is at 4.2%, inflation is above 6%, and both stock market and housing market values are elevated. months, but the addition of new homes to the mix should lead to more choices for potential buyers in 2022, including many who had hesitated to list their homes in 2021.

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Empire Appraisal Group

AUGUST 12, 2021

Be ready to explain to home buyers and sellers why there may be conflicting reports on a home’s livable space. Many characteristics affect the appeal, marketability, and value of a property. The cost approach considers the value of the site and the estimated cost to replace the subject dwelling, less depreciation.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Understand the Difference Between Replacement Costs & Market Value Did you know that you don’t need to insure your home for the full market value? For example, a home with a market value of $635,000 could have a replacement cost of only about $400,000 – $450,000. Why does this matter?

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McKissock

MARCH 22, 2022

You must independently determine whether there is sufficient information available to develop a reliable opinion of market value for each individual property. Assess the perceived value by buyers. Just be sure to state in your report that you found the comps in another competing market. Account for future savings.

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Boston Appraisal

AUGUST 4, 2020

The appraiser must add the value of the 552 square feet to make the comparable similar to your property. In other words, if the comparable was the same size as your property, what would the buyer have paid for it? In this example, the appraiser determined that the indicated value by the cost approach was $259,050.

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

Green buildings are defined as properties that use renewable energy and efficient building materials in their operation, construction, and design to create positive impacts on human and environmental health. Property owners are often surprised when the time comes to estimate the fair market value of their green building.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The commercial real estate appraiser’s role is to produce an accurate, reliable, and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 14, 2018

It is hard to imagine a potential buyer going through a house, with a physical or mental list of all these items. More likely buyers will walk away with a general impression of the house like, “That house has a lot of updates,” or, “That house needs a lot updates.” As you can see, this list could easily reach into the thousands.

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Simonson Real Estate

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The client should be clear that the assessment is performed at a point in time and that the market value opinion is – as of a specific date – the effective date. Since COVID, one key area that takes on heightened importance is our regional and local market analysis section’s current environment. Regional Analysis is Relevant.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

.” “The definition of market value.” ” “How value is derived.” ” “Why the price per square foot is not an indicator of value.” ” “That cost does not equal value on homes, and picking comparable sales just to hit contract prices is unethical.

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