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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser.

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. AN EXAMPLE Earlier in the year, I appraised a property that was originally built for buyers that do not require electricity. That is not always a simple task.

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All the Tips You Need to Make Moving to a New State Much Easier

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

2023: The Year of Housing Disappointment – Housin g Notes by Jonathan Mille r. How Was The Housing Market in 2022? – Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Appraiser Professional Goals – APPRAISAL TODAY. Here are some links to other articles I think you might also enjoy… .

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

The 2022 real estate appraisal term of the year will be “standardization”—of data specifications and measurement standards. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase. Housing market trends for 2022. Opportunities for appraisers in 2022.

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Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault?

Appraiserblogs

In the past year, the appraisal industry has been under attack from various academics who claim “racial bias” on the part of real property appraisers providing appraisal services to lenders who provide home mortgages.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2023

McKissock

Industry experts and economists maintain a watchful eye on the housing market as the new year approaches. With 2023 just around the corner —and a good deal of uncertainty in the air—we wanted to find out where real estate appraisers plan to focus their efforts and what goals they hope to achieve next year.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Disciplinary complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, it can be really alarming if a licensing board reaches out and notifies you of a complaint. To read more, click here.