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What Size Dumpster Is Normally Needed for A Kitchen Demo and Remodel?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Having had our kitchen gutted and remodeled a couple of years ago, I can honestly say that I had not thought about this question before our renovation. Also, if you are planning on doing a complete gut renovation of your kitchen, it is best to go for a larger dumpster, as the amount of debris generated will be significant.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process. Moreover, buyers sometimes prefer to renovate the home according to their taste.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

I always do market conditions adjustments (or explain why not) and for views and other factors that significantly add to value. Not for a number, but about marketability. Originally hitting the market in 2022 for $72 million, the estate has seen various price decreases since then. I use Excel and MLS data.

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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. USPAP and the Contract – Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate Podcast.

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g. Click below to sign up or learn more.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” ” “That we research value, we do not assign it.”