Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this test, youll examine zoning and building codes, variances, deed restrictions, building covenants, and easements to assess a range of legal uses for the subject property. H&BU: A Quick Review Legally permissible – Does the use comply with zoning regulations and other legal requirements? This requires a little detective work.

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JMV Lending

DECEMBER 6, 2021

a round house), multiple dwellings on one lot, adverse influences such as a nearby freeway, easements that clearly affect value, income properties (two to four units), over-improvements, unfinished structures, significant deferred maintenance, and unclear […]. Unusual Properties.

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Valuation Review

JULY 12, 2021

The reintroduction in Congress of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act was brought forward. The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization working to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America, welcomed some important legislation. Read on to learn more.

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Valuation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization, applauded the House Ways and Means Committee’s vote to advance the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act as part of reconciliation legislation.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Accurate Survey Why It Matters: A current and accurate survey highlights property boundaries, easements, and encroachmentsall of which can affect a propertys value. For example, a shared driveway easement or an encroachment by a neighboring structure can impact marketability and appraised value.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Moreover, the absence of a buyer’s agent leaves the buyer to navigate the intricate process of drafting offers, negotiating repairs and other terms, as well as understanding legal intricacies such as mineral or water rights, easements, and even the transfer of livestock on agricultural properties to name just a few.

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Zillow

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Welcome to the wonderful world of easements. In our example, if Sandy refuses to let Mark pass through, legal intervention may eventually be necessary to enforce his easement - Mark's right to use someone else's land in order to access his own. ” A person who has an easement does not actually own the land.

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Valuation Review

JUNE 23, 2021

A federal Georgia grand jury recently returned an indictment charging an Atlanta certified public accountant.

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Valuation Review

JUNE 7, 2023

A North Carolina land appraiser recently pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States as part of a syndicated conservation easement tax shelter scheme. This involved inflating charitable contribution deductions based on a fraudulent appraisal value of a conservation easement on land that claimed more than $1.3

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 13, 2024

This is where a good realtor will also provide essential disclosures such as any potential influences like power lines, train tracks or easements that might be in place. In more urban areas, a condominium unit’s floor location and floor level are significant because the city views in those cases are factors that a buyer might consider.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 31, 2023

Easements and encroachments Any non-permitted additions Known data inconsistencies Your realtor’s comparative market analysis Tidy up and address important repairs. Floorplans and/or a survey of your property. Previous and current home inspection reports. Copies of previous appraisals, if any.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If not, obtain one, specifically covering boundaries to learn if easements or encroachments exist.). Is there a maintenance easement, such as with waterfront properties, that could affect existing or proposed structures? Some questions to answer: Do you have a current survey of the property? (If Are there any deed restrictions?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value. Any non-permitted additions – if you’ve added a permanent structure without a permit, this can impact the value of your home and pass an unwanted issue on to the buyer.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Properties with Environmental Issues or Easements: Properties with contamination, environmental restrictions, or legal easements often require specialized knowledge to assess the impact on property value. Appraisers must analyze each component separately and assess how they interact to determine the overall property value.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Learn about roads, easements, and property rights: Consider spending the afternoon or night on the land that’s for sale, if possible. Learn about easement rights and road access. So, start by researching the nuances, including qualifications and minimum downpayment. Then research lenders who offer commercial real estate loans.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 8, 2025

This document verifies property boundaries, easements, and encroachmentsdetails that can impact financing, insurance, and even a buyers decision to move forward.

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CP Home Appraisals

JANUARY 7, 2017

If that added lot space is not usable due to zoning, easements, vernal pools or other issues, the lot is not going to hold much value. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and the market may not be willing to do so a few years down the road. Is The Space Useful: The Advantage or convenience of the lot may also dictate its value.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Any existing easements or zoning issues. They are not assessing décor or any feature that is considered removable. Lot: Size and topography of the lot. View (including negative views). Vehicular access. Location: How well does the home fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood?

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CP Home Appraisals

JANUARY 7, 2017

If that added lot space is not usable due to zoning, easements, vernal pools or other issues, the lot is not going to hold much value. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and the market may not be willing to do so a few years down the road. Is The Space Useful: The Advantage or convenience of the lot may also dictate its value.

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Zillow

MAY 1, 2017

It documents ownership, vesting, and detail regarding anything recorded against the home, such as liens, encroachments, or easements. Easements. If another property owner has access to the property via an easement , it would be recorded on the title report. The title company can pull the original easement agreement for review.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 3, 2021

It will help you learn if there are any easements or restrictions on the land that you need to know about. Finding the property lines is important when buying land to know exactly what it is you are purchasing. Conduct a Title Search A title search will help you learn if there are any liens on the property.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 2, 2022

EASEMENTS: An irrevocable right to use some part of another person’s real property for a particular purpose. Most easements are routine, in which a utility company needs access to the property to maintain service of its electricity, water or internet.

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Realvals

JANUARY 14, 2017

Easements or encroachments. Here is some of the data that can be helpful to us: List of recent improvements (Last 15 years) with estimated prices and dates. Copies of previous appraisals or sketches. HOA information. Known inconsistencies in data. Unpermitted additions. Miscellaneous.

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Remember; headwalls, culverts, swales and similar systems likely have easements in place for maintenance. Walk all areas of the yard to see where the water is coming from, where it goes and what damage it's doing and may have already done. Be aware of street drains; where do they lead, where do they dump the water?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Consider the grantor’s position when considering a disbursement for a mixed-use development, conservation easement, or specialty use property. For grants secured for commercial real estate acquisition or development, appraisal reviews are a must-have.

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments. Appraisals are needed for a range of reasons, such as a property purchase, or a refinance, divorces, estate settlements, or tax purposes, etc.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” Also, I have appraised multiple airports and done various easement studies for research.” ” “Background in landscape architecture and real estate sales.”

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Zillow

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Related : How an Easement Can Make for Lousy Neighbors Small Updates, Big Return: 5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value How to Measure Your Home’s Square Footage Sales study periods vary by assessment jurisdiction. Because historical sales are used, assessed values are typically less than current market values.

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East Coast Appraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

Make Sure the Property Is Clean and Presentable The physical condition of your property can have a significant impact on its value.

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San Jose Real Estate

OCTOBER 21, 2023

With a PUD, homeowners have an easement and rights to use the common area through their HOA membership. A planned unit development is architecturally either a townhouse or a house in which 100% of the unit plus the land under it is owned and the ownership of the unit also provides for a membership in the homeowner’s association or HOA.

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McKissock

AUGUST 18, 2020

Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). One-of-a-kind properties (no comps). Non-conforming or illegal use. Significantly damaged improvements. Design (dome, log, etc.). Functional obsolescence. Zoning (highest & best use, grandfathering, etc.).

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Hank Miller Team

APRIL 12, 2023

In many cases, a known easement or encroachment or even pending land use changes can be considered latent defects. Examples of a latent defect might be a mold situation or sporadic water problem in areas not easily accessed. Problems with plumbing or electrical systems, environmental issues like asbestos, lead or radon in the home.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Land easements and encumbrances. Environmental factors. Property characteristics and amenities. Improvements made to the property. Layout of the land parcel. Land use restrictions and zoning requirements. Utility hookup and sewer options on the property. Soil quality and characteristics. Requirements to build on the land (e.g.,

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Any easements to worry about? A noisy highway? - How is the soil quality and how is the property sloped? In other words, is it prone to flooding? What are the zoning rules? More on this in a later post. - Access is a big issue for home buyers. How to Find Property that Meets My Criteria?

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2018

Problems regarding fence repair, retaining walls or easements can often bring a neighbor into your home sale process. Even if you don't have a plan to sell now, it's good practice to maintain a friendly relationship with the neighbors. You never know when you'll need them. It's not uncommon for issues to come up during a sale.

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