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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. Theodore Roosevelt, one of the nation’s original land protectionists, embodied the power and beauty of a conservation easement in the following quote: “Here is your country.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

A land appraiser must calculate valuation as much on the buyer's intentions for the land as on the characteristics of the property itself. As a result, this valuation often exceeds assessor estimates. While it might seem counter-intuitive, appraising vacant land is more daunting than doing so for improved land.

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What is a Land Appraisal and How Is Land Appraised?

The Robert Weiler Company

Land appraisal is a process of assessing the land value and then developing an opinion of value. A land appraisal process involves many factors, such as identifying the land quality, size, and location, sales comps, best use of the land, and potential future development. Licensed land valuations vastly differ from building valuations.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

In most instances, such as public development projects or litigation cases, the commercial appraisal review is a mandatory examination of an appraisal report to spot mistakes, address errors in a CRE appraiser’s judgment or update information based on changing conditions due to the passage of time. Grant Applications.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Valuation for insurance claims. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Future potential for development of the home. Mortgage financing and refinancing.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights.

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Pros and Cons of Complex Property Appraisal: Insights from a Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). Navigability – A large waterfront development of finger canals. One-of-a-kind properties (no comps). Non-conforming or illegal use. Significantly damaged improvements. Design (dome, log, etc.). Functional obsolescence. Written by Steven W.