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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

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Highest and Best Use vs. Market Value By Timothy Andersen, MAI Excerpts: There are numerous definitions of market value. But what stands out are the first seven words of Fannie’s definition: “[m]arket value is the most probable price…,” (emphasis added) a definition that places value firmly on the pedestal of sales price.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

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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. Anderson as his family’s vacation home.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

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71 Cobb Lane Sitting closest to the water, the 17,173-square-foot residence at 71 Cobb Lane was designed by Barnes Coy Architects. Click here = Appraisals for estates and trusts The most popular non-lender appraisals Topics include: Estate/trust liability advice Use the IRS definition of Fair Market Value What forms to use?

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Paperless Appraisal Office?

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The perception is that the house is [in] more move-in condition, because it feels more modern to the eye.” David Adler designed the 15,000-square-foot home in 1934, collaborating with his sister, Frances Adler Elkins. Two appraisers may be working to develop an opinion of the market value of the same property.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

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Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. 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. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5

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

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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.

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FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes

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The modern kitchen features wide-board pine floors and lots of windows to soak in the natural light. The design of the 10-bedroom house is the brainchild of its art historian homeowners, along with U.S. Similar in design, there is a dumbwaiter from the ground floor to the upstairs spaces. But the star attraction? percent from 5.31