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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. When should we analyze the contract? Looking at the sales contract early on allows the appraiser to identify any “subject to” items or other conditions that could influence the value conclusion.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The Sales Comparison Approach uses competing homes to develop an opinion of the market value of the property being appraised. The Income Approach uses potential income to develop an opinion of the market value of a property, when applicable. All three are market-based approaches. Have a great weekend!

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition. A good lawyer will see them coming.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

While appraisers can’t discuss comparable properties, Bradley said agents can still provide MLS data sheets with brief explanations of why similar homes are relevant to your listing, such as whether they were built by the same builder, have a remodeled kitchen, or involve other comparable elements. Let them know how many offers came in.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

An appraisal is an objective, impartial, and unbiased opinion about the value of real property prepared by a State Licensed or Certified professional appraiser. It is beneficial and can save time and avoid follow-up questions and scope of work revisions to identify the actual property to be appraised. Value Scenarios.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

It is very helpful and can save time and avoid later questions and scope of work revisions to identify the actual property to be appraised. Helpful information includes tax parcel numbers, legal descriptions, number of buildings, building size, etc. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The appraiser must now reconcile these three values into one final opinion of value. b) reconcile the applicability and relevance of the approaches, methods and techniques used to arrive at the value conclusion(s). Get the relevant date of value from the client or client’s attorney. Excerpts: 2. percent from 5.80