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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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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Make Sure the Property Is Clean and Presentable The physical condition of your property can have a significant impact on its value. Be Cooperative and Courteous With the Appraiser The appraiser is a professional who is there to provide an objective and impartial opinion of your property's value.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Whether a basement or attic are present and their state of finish. Any existing easements or zoning issues. During this inspection they are looking at: General characteristics of the home: Size of home – square footage, number of rooms – especially bed and bathrooms. Functionality of design and layout. Type of foundation.

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

Raleigh Realty

You can be present during your inspection, but it is not required. This is a task that your realtor can be present for on your behalf. Any existing easements on the property which legally allow another party to use someone else’s property.

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

McKissock

In addition, I’ll present several examples to help you identify complex assignments. Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). Here, I’ll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of “complex” and “challenging” assignments and how to find this type of work. What is a complex assignment?

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim.

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11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Raleigh Realty

It will help you learn if there are any easements or restrictions on the land that you need to know about. There may be a representative of the lending institution present to make the payment to the seller. Finding the property lines is important when buying land to know exactly what it is you are purchasing.