Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

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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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Appraiserblogs

MAY 26, 2022

A new press release from Class Valuation, one of the largest US based AMCs, scampered across my office threshold on 5/17/22. But the push this times seems to be “only for certain people.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JUNE 26, 2023

When it comes to appraising homes for buyers using VA-backed financing, the Tidewater process plays a crucial role in determining fair market value. Its purpose is to protect the interests of veterans and ensure fair market value. What is the Tidewater process and what is its significance in VA-backed home appraisals?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 24, 2023

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. And homebuyers certainly don’t want to overpay and start off their ownership journey with negative equity.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. If you’re selling or dividing assets post-divorce, the appraised value ensures that you’ll receive a fair sale price.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. Note: A commercial property valuation is considered the equivalent of an appraisal, and the words are sometimes used interchangeably. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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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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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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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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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But did you know there are a number of other reasons you should be contracting an appraiser to perform a professional valuation on your property? These appraisals should not be considerably different as it should not matter which side the valuation is being performed for. When you are the seller of a FSBO (For Sale By Owner).

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This is especially true where there is a business component to be considered, as would be the case with senior living, hotel valuation, or hospitals. Within the appraisal industry, there is an ongoing discussion on identifying intangibles, ownership of intangibles, and the valuation of intangibles. Special purpose property tips.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JUNE 6, 2022

When making a decision to contract just about anyone to perform a service, one of the most important qualifiers for most is the experience one brings to the table. You really don’t want someone building your deck who has never built one before or replacing your transmission if they have never worked on cars.

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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. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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McKissock

JULY 11, 2022

Harrison, in the Fall 2006 issue of his Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online, included an article titled “Let’s Resuscitate the Cost Approach.” The contract price on the house was $144,000…You taught me well, I can’t say enough that if you know how to use this form correctly, you can value real estate.”

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

“The Zestimate® home valuation model is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. What exactly is a Zestimate?

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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. Is My Home Appraisal Confidential?

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Appraisal Partners Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

An appraisal is a professional opinion of a home’s value that is completely unbiased. Generally speaking, an appraisal is used to decide if the properties contract price is entirely appropriate; taking into consideration the features, condition, and location of the home in question. What is a home appraisal?

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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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AmeriMac

JANUARY 19, 2021

A low appraisal can cause the cancellation of sales contracts because a lender won’t approve mortgages higher than a home’s value. After all, listing your improvements is a proven way to market your home better. The appraisal itself is essentially your appraiser’s valuation opinion.

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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

APRIL 14, 2023

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” It is one environment where residential appraisers are still valued. Worth reading.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

All the work getting the property ready for listing, the extensive marketing, the numerous showings, the sometimes tedious offer evaluations has paid off. There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. It’s annoying to say the least. Read the report!

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

Home negotiations can be deadlocked because of the valuation differences of a property by both prospects and homeowners. The seller wants to max out the estimate based on the growing inflation and number of renovations made, while the buyer wants the best deal in the market even as home affordability worsens. What Is an Appraisal?

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The guidance provided in the Mortgagee Letter will assist appraisers to more accurately determine the market value of a property with an ADU and also will help advance the maturation of ADU valuation, thereby increasing access to ADU financing as more cities and states remove zoning barriers. percent from 7.67 percent from 7.70

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions.

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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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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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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. What If The Appraisal Is Less Than The Contract? There is always the possibility that the appraisal value is less than the contract price.

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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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Property Metrics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Macroeconomic risk refers to how broad, national level economic activity impacts property cash flows and valuation. These factors also cause property valuation to increase. These factors all result in lower property valuations. A liquid asset is one that can be sold immediately at market value. Interest Rate Risk.

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Aedis Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2017

House appraisals in Toronto serve the distinct purpose of ensuring that homeowners aren’t overpaying for their properties because the collateral for a given mortgage contract is almost always the actual structure in question. Although current market trends and recent property sales also play a big role as well.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Eleven percent cite evaluations (non-appraisal opinions of value). The eight percent who cite other valuation methods most often explained that they use a hybrid approach or mostly an exterior appraisal. If it had a market value of $345k, it would have listed at $345k!”. While agents can “puff” we cannot! percent from 6.52

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

And right now, many buyers are forced to bring cash to the table to make up the difference between what the home’s market value is determined to be, and the contract price. It may still be worth it to the buyer to move forward, despite paying more than market value. . What is solid support for market value?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value. Is there anything about the improvements that would positively or negatively impact its market value? Appraisers look at homes that have sold, that are listed, and those under contract.

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