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Difference Between Leasing and Renting

Movoto

This is essential for landlords producing these documents and the tenants who will be signing them. Here, we’ll explore the nuances of each to help you understand both kinds of contracts. Tenants benefit from knowing they have a secure place to live without the risk of sudden rent increases or changes in terms.

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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. Too many appraisers? – APPRAISAL TODAY.

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4 Investment Property Strategies Any Beginner Can Master

McKissock

As a wholesaler, you need to find a property for sale, acquire a contract from the seller, identify a buyer, and assign the contract to him or her. The only costs you have to cover are those for finding a property for sale and for marketing the property to interested buyers.

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

Similarly, leased property includes a risk that tenants will not be able to make timely lease payments as expected. Late payments can create cash flow problems for the property owner, but the situation can be worse if the tenant goes out of business and moves out of the space. Inflation Risk. Interest Rate Risk. Liquidity Risk.

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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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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

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. What is happening in your market? You may need to call agents to see the amount of concessions offered and make an adjustment based on its effect on market value.