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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. These details are more relevant and appropriate in an appraisal.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

The solutions, ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report) by Freddie Mac and Value Acceptance + Property Data by Fannie Mae, were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals, while maintaining the high risk mitigation standards employed by the GSEs.

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The Hidden Value in Transitional Properties

Boston Appraisal

When a real estate appraiser is working for an owner/client, they will be able to help the owner to see the true developmental potential of their property to maximize a future sale price. Properties that used to be strictly residential may now be approved for multi-family use. Financially Feasible.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

In the first scenario, an appraisal gives you an objective perspective on the property’s value to ensure that you don’t overpay for your new home. I have had many clients that want to make an offer without a contingency, or want to make sure their offer is competitive.

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The Hidden Value in Transitional Properties

Boston Appraisal

When a real estate appraiser is working for an owner/client, they will be able to help the owner to see the true developmental potential of their property to maximize a future sale price. Properties that used to be strictly residential may now be approved for multi-family use. The demolition cost was estimated at $35,000.

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

If you haven’t appraised the property type in the past, it’s inadvisable to proceed without finding a consulting partner who has experience in appraising the special purpose property. Value in use requires considering the business as a going concern. Second generation use. Consider alternate uses.