Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When flipping thru one of these books, the viewer’s mind fills in the gaps between pictures so that an animated story and picture develops. However, enough information should be shared to help the reader begin to develop an idea of how the property being appraised fits into the overall market. NEIGHBORHOOD. IMPROVEMENTS.

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McKissock

MARCH 2, 2021

As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. So what do you do when you’re asked to hit a certain value? Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? Sign up now.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

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. However, there are other methods for estimating land value. Depreciation!

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Enter the appraiser, someone who has probably never visited the property – or possibly even the neighborhood – and who will use his/her expertise to develop a valuation on the home. About 13% of appraisals came in below the contract price this August, the most-recent available data, according to housing-research firm CoreLogic.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Inclusionary Housing : Typically administered by housing authorities or municipalities, inclusionary housing policies require for-profit developers to create a percentage of units sold below market value. The contract will also likely reference a second document, either a deed restriction or a ground lease.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used? Prospective Values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

But once these qualities are developed, many appraisers find eminent domain work to be interesting, challenging but worthwhile, and financially rewarding. Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We also use the MLS to analyze the market trends and to make market-based adjustments for things such as changes in sales prices, as well as features of a home that have a major impact on market value, like finished square footage, bedroom, and bathroom count, lot size and so on. NO BLANK FIELDS. ACCURATE DATA.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The understanding here is the tenants could vacate and a more reliable value is provided by the fee simple analysis based on market rents. When a property has longer term leases in place, even at market rates and terms, the interest appraised is typically leased fee. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.

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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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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

These resources supplement the initial documentation that was released in March 2023 to kick off industry development and preparation for the new appraisal dataset and report. Highest and Best Use vs. Market Value By Timothy Andersen, MAI Excerpts: There are numerous definitions of market value. percent from 6.73

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Retrospective appraisals, drive-by (exterior inspection) appraisals, and valuations from plans and specifications, are all valuation assignments where an appraiser develops an appraisal opinion without personally inspecting the property. Who would be in the market for a Frank Lloyd Wright house?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Therefore, my opinion of value was in the mid-sixties, which was far below the contract price. I could not find a single sale that supported an opinion of value anywhere near the purchase price. My market analysis was reflective of what was taking place in that neighborhood as of the date of the appraisal.

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Dart Appraisal

APRIL 22, 2021

Based upon the definitions from the Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal (below), anytime the subject is encumbered by a lease, including a partial lease, a short-term lease on a single-family residence, a ground lease, or a billboard lease, the leased fee property rights must be valued.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract. Often new constructions don't have developed yards. Not a cent more.

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McKissock

MAY 10, 2023

We all have skill sets and experience that we can market to potential mentors.” Traut recommends considering other entry-level and contracting jobs, such as completing quality-control reviews or managing appraisal orders for a bank or an AMC. There will only be a machine, and the value of your real estate will be dictated to you.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? There is a difference.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

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 from 6.71 percent from 6.85

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

It did not even though many lots nearby were developed. 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. It was shared by four nearby homes.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The data is then analyzed and used to develop opinions of value. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. Appraisers develop an opinion of value for the subject property for various reasons including mortgage underwriting. Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), has announced a new policy which allows lenders to count income from small units of housing built inside, attached to, or on the same property as a primary residence (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) when underwriting a mortgage.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2022

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. While it’s true that land values change over time, the land is a finite thing.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. Then, they’ll compare what they’ve learned to everything they know about the current condition of the home in question to come up with fair market value.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. Then, they’ll compare what they’ve learned to everything they know about the current condition of the home in question to come up with fair market value.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Proving discriminatory activity is hard, which is probably one reason HUD is dragging their collective feet in resolving the filed complaints. The real scourge of what’s been happening to appraisers for the past 5 years (yes, it started prior to the last election) has been revealed by Mr. Isaac Peck, in this article.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

What Is a Reconciled Value? Excerpts: What does the appraiser do with the three different values that may be developed? The appraiser must now reconcile these three values into one final opinion of value. So they are paying investment value, not market value. By Jamie Owen. percent from 5.80

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McKissock

JULY 11, 2022

There are occasions when the income approach can be the primary indicator of value for residential properties, such as developments with a high percentage of homes owned by investors. ” “The Cost Approach answers several key questions: What would it cost to build that house today?

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

It’s also the appraiser’s job to develop an opinion on a home’s fair market value, and just because the buyer and seller have agreed on a price doesn’t mean that’s the true value of the property, said Francois Gregoire, broker, appraiser, instructor, and president of Gregoire & Gregoire Inc.,

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The only difference between a worker bee and a Queen bee is the food it is given when it is developing. Chickens and honeybees can add value to your home. But not market value. They can add emotional value in terms of joy, fun, and education. Interestingly, a worker bee and a Queen can come from the same egg?

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