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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property. percent from 7.13 percent from 7.40

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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. When a property goes under contract, that is an excellent sign of what the buyer and seller conclude the property is worth. In and of itself, it is not market value. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.14

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

The Robert Weiler Company

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. Question 6: What is the overall commercial real estate appraisal process?

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

Note: This update does not apply to newly constructed manufactured homes because these items must be present on all new units. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 7.70 The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 6.52

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.76 percent of total applications from 39.4

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

A liquid asset is one that can be sold immediately at market value. If an owner had to sell a piece of real estate by the end of the day, chances are that it would be for a price far below market value. The degree of illiquidity varies according to location, property type, and market cycle. Construction Risk.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. USPAP and the Contract. Excerpt: But USPAP and the contract have a very unique relationship. 8-minute podcast.