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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

47-acre property is perched 16 feet above White Rocks Beach (also called Palau’ea Beach), where it has 120 feet of ocean frontage. bath home was designed by local architect Rich Young. ”… Question 2: does the lending industry owe the appraiser a living? When to Get Property Appraised When Someone Dies?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Waterfront properties, whether it’s a ranch along the river, an oceanfront home or lakeside cabin, typically increase in value as time goes on and provide homeowners direct access to their favorite hobbies, such as swimming, boating or water skiing. It is a place where we can show our clients just how valuable an appraisal can be.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

FNMA indicates that their 2022 lending volume is down 47% from 2021 and is expected to drop by another 50% in 2023. So, it’s pretty safe to state that the “appraiser shortage” of yesteryear is over, and reviewers now have more time on their hands. Excerpts: Disciplinary complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common.

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Appraising Solar Panels

Appraisal Today

First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. So our first task is to find a property with solar panels that’s similar to the subject. Nothing wrong with that, but I don’t see the GSEs shifting back to full appraisals in the future.