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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Isn’t that all that appraisers do?

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The Role of Appraisals in Property Disputes: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers

Boston Appraisal

Property disputes can come in many forms: from squabbles between neighbors about boundary lines to legal battles in a divorce proceeding over shared assets. In these situations, a property appraisal can be an indispensable tool in the lawyer’s arsenal.

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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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Date of Death Appraisal

Empire Appraisal Group

What is a Date of Death Appraisal? A date of death appraisal, also known as a “valuation as of the date of death” is a type of real estate or personal property appraisal that determines the fair market value of assets as of the date a person passed away.

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How Residential Real Estate Appraisers Can Benefit and Help Accountants Do Their Job

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value.

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The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisals in Estate Planning

Boston Appraisal

An accurate appraisal offers that indispensable foundational data, upon which assets can be split in a manner that is both fair and legally defensible. Unlocking Tax Benefits A precise real estate appraisal also plays a significant role in tax planning.

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8 Things to Know About Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

Appraisal Hub

So if you are considering a commercial real estate appraisal in Toronto, be sure to have it done by an experienced property appraiser. You can’t go wrong with one of those established appraisal firms that have an extensive track record of providing their services to discerning commercial real estate owners.