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What is the Difference Between Assessed Value and Market Value?

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. As an appraiser, I had to look at what I had spent a lifetime doing: “Find market value.” Let’s pretend market value is market value.

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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers.

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

Housing Wire

Then, posing as the property owner, the scammer contacts a real estate agent to list the property. The property is then listed, typically below market value to generate interest in the listing. Oftentimes this leads to the discovery of vacant lots. million, according to NAR.

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What is Eminent Domain in Real Estate?

CA Realty Training

As a real estate agent, you will encounter the terms ‘law of eminent domain’ or ‘eminent domain’ in real estate. Eminent domain is the government’s right to expropriate private property for public use. In exchange for this, the homeowner gets compensated with the property’s fair market value.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Using Equity To Buy A Second Home

D Fritz Appraisals

It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value. Using equity to buy a second home can be attractive for those looking for additional real estate investments. We have provided reliable real estate lending, sales, and appraisals for four decades in Victoria, BC.