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How to Appeal Your High Property Tax Assessment: A Homeowner’s Guide

Birmingham Appraisal

I thought I would take some time in this week’s blog post to explain the process you can take to appeal your high real property tax assessment if you think they are too high. These assessments are based on various factors, including the property’s size, location, condition, and comparable sales in the area.

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The title industry’s latest cat-and-mouse game: seller impersonation fraud

Housing Wire

The property is then listed, typically below market value to generate interest in the listing. When it comes to close on the sale of the property the scammer will request a remote notary signing. All of the communications occur through digital or email interfaces. Cronkright II, Executive Chairman of CertifID.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

(Assuming they made adjustments) Did you consider any relevant market trends or economic factors when determining the property’s value? Can you provide any additional information or documentation to support your appraisal? There are three approaches to value that an appraiser will consider.

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Estate Appraisals in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know

Boston Appraisal

And because real estate properties are usually the most significant financial asset of the deceased, establishing their fair market value is a priority. If the estate is going through probate, an accurate inventory of the decedent’s possessions—including any real estate properties—is required.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Loan officers are typically looking for an assessment of the condition of the house and a rough market value to put on the mortgage documents.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

An appraisal is an objective, impartial, and unbiased opinion about the value of real property prepared by a State Licensed or Certified professional appraiser. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used? Prospective Values. Prospective Market Value As Completed and As Stabilized.

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Creativity, AI Help Boost Fraud Risk in Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

The “owners” want to urgently sell the property – often below the true market value – simply to move the sale along quickly and reap the financial reward. Greater measures are being taken to prevent the illegal sale of properties. mail and other means.