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Role Play: Appraisers and their Intended Uses

Appraisal Buzz

Some appraisers are vehemently opposed to some of these modernization efforts because they remove some of the steps in our traditional process. In fact, we’ll be even more important because unlike the automotive industry, we have no standardized approach to the collection and development of real property data.

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Three Types of Commercial Real Estate Obsolescence

Property Metrics

Functional Obsolescence is the impairment of a real property’s functional capacity due to changes in market tastes and/or standards. In other words, a property could become functionally obsolete when its design, style, amenities, or technology no longer meet the needs and/or expectations of modern tenants.

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Ethics is Our Solution

Appraisal Buzz

After all, algorithms themselves are simply tools that enshrine the biases and ethical failings of those who design them. Many advances have been made over the years to enhance techniques for developing real property valuations. For all the value of technology, we would be wise to avoid mistaking these tools for the solution.

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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

This satisfies the affordable housing element,” Al Salguero, real property division manager at the Orange County Assessor’s Office, told the publication. Now on the market for $8 million, the home was designed with true ocean fanatics in mind, explains listing agent, Pattie Lawton, of Sotheby’s International Realty. “A

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How Simply Replacing Your Fixtures Will Add to Your Home's Value

Eppraisal

According to an article written by Jennifer Schmidt and Richard Haddad on homelight.com titled, What is Considered a Fixture When Selling a House? , "A fixture is typically defined as an object that is physically attached to real property that would require tools to remove it."

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

In this category, you find the properties that represent the whimsical side of the design and prove there is no idea too out there when it comes to constructing a building. Failure to analyze the sales history of the subject property. Failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Maintain USPAP compliance – Confirm the ROV request came from your client, either directly or through the client’s AMC, acting as an agent for the client, or other party designated as an agent by the client. The importance of this cannot be overstated. The appraiser must now reconcile these three values into one final opinion of value.