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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client. He handed the report to his client who quickly turned to the bottom of page two, and said: “Wow Ben, I was sure this one would have come in at least $20,000 higher.” So, it’s that darned old market that determines what the market value is.

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What to do when your buyer wants to make a lowball property offer

Housing Wire

What constitutes a “lowball” offer, when is it appropriate or not appropriate and how can you encourage your buyer clients to stop insisting on offering a price that’s unlikely to result in an offer? By definition, a lowball offer is an offer that is significantly below market value. See the difference?

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Unanswered Questions – Part 1

Appraisal Buzz

Trying to meet deadlines, keep my clients informed, and put out a quality product in this busy market is enough to make my head spin. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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eXp and Kind plan mortgage JV by October

Housing Wire

The declaration comes 48 hours after Compass and Guaranteed Rate told of a definitive agreement to begin their own mortgage joint venture, OriginPoint. billion market capitalization, less than half of its previous market value. Unclear is what pressure eXp’s agents may feel to direct their clients to Success.

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Interestingly, some appraisers don’t like using the term inspection when describing our walking thru a home to observe things like its condition, layout, and other aspects of the home that impact market value. Of course, if our clients require it, then it becomes a USPAP requirement on the assignment that we perform for them.

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Pressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5 Resources for Appraisers

McKissock

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, “ The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? ”. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? Blog post: Advice for Working with Difficult Clients.

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Exposure Time Vs. Marketing Time: Helpful Info for Appraisers

McKissock

Every real estate appraiser is familiar with the terms “marketing time” and “exposure time,” but it’s not always clear why and how these are developed in everyday assignments when developing an opinion of market value. USPAP Standards Rule 1-2 (c) requires the appraiser to identify the type and definition of value.