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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. a rule in statute or contract interpretation: when the language is unambiguous and clear on its face the meaning of the statute or contract must be determined from the language of the statute or contract and not from extrinsic evidence [i].

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Kelly Davids named president of The Appraisal Foundation

Housing Wire

At that time, outgoing president Dave Bunton informed the foundation that he would be retiring at the end of his current contract. Bunton’s contract with the organization expires on Dec. Davids is scheduled to assume the role of president on March 31, at which point Bunton will transition into a new role as a senior adviser.

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Thinking of selling your real estate brokerage? Here’s how to prepare

Housing Wire

This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more. From a data lens, transactions can be broken out into three different stages: Valuation , Due Diligence , and Contract.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. With the right knowledge and strategies, you can still negotiate a fair deal, even with the challenge of “hidden” numbers.

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Clear Capital acquires Finnish digital floor plan firm

Housing Wire

How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? Presented by: Incenter. The appraisal-valuation space has seen quite a bit of mergers and acquisitions and disruptions in the last year. Class Valuation also has digital floor plan capabilities.

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What’s My Business Really Worth? 12 Q&A To Solving Your Business Valuation Mystery [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need. So, how are businesses valued?

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Appraisal firm, loanDepot sued by Black couple for bias

Housing Wire

A Maryland couple is suing appraisal firm 20/20 Valuations , its appraiser and mortgage lender loanDepot after their home was appraised at a far lower value than it was a few months later when they removed indications that a Black family lived there. Presented by: Altisource.

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