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

Boston Appraisal

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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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. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment.

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3 Things You Should Know About Preliminary Title Reports

Zillow

It documents ownership, vesting, and detail regarding anything recorded against the home, such as liens, encroachments, or easements. The title company compiles the report from a search of county records to issue title insurance, and any liens against the property are listed as "exceptions" to a title policy. Easements.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

Local market expertise. ” “20 years in the same market. In my area, today’s market is slammed and the lack of appraisers is driving out schedules two weeks or more. My life experience owning homes and being exposed to changing markets has given me a well-rounded perspective on influences to value.”

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Due Diligence Period With the acceptance of your due diligence fee, you then enter into what is referred to as the due diligence period, where the house is officially taken off the market before closing. Any existing easements on the property which legally allow another party to use someone else’s property.