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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

An accurate appraisal can help: A buyer to avoid overpaying for a property A seller to ensure they get a good price for their property A lender to avoid lending more than the property's fair market value Property buyers, sellers, and lenders enjoy these benefits if they work with the right appraiser.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. This could be for estate or probate cases, and often involves determining a retrospective market value if a taxpayer neglected to obtain an appraisal when property was inherited. Insurance claims. Learn more. Tax appeal. Income tax (IRS) issues.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

Properties may include apartment buildings and condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and land for sale. If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.