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

Housing Wire

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. 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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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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