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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Land ownership comes with legal obligations which can change quite a lot depending on where you are buying land. Before you purchase anything, consider the legal implications, including property taxes, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and permits required for your intended use. What are the local regulations?

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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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Exposing Occupational Licensing Abuses Nationwide

Appraiserblogs

Her experience as a licensed real property appraiser in West Virginia turned out to be the perfect training ground for the study of public corruption, restraint of trade and government overreach. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Lately there has been a push for bifurcated (hybrid) appraisal products.

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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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5 Tips to Help Ensure a Credible Appraisal

Appraisal Hub

If you’re getting a property appraisal in Toronto, you may be wondering about the process. Why did a neighbouring house get a higher appraisal? The key to a successful and accurate property appraisal is to work with experienced appraisers in Toronto. Request the lender to hire a qualified appraiser.

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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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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

Steps to become a supervisory appraiser Step 1: Meet the requirements Make sure you meet the minimum supervisory appraiser requirements outlined in The Appraisal Foundation’s Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as well as any additional state requirements that may apply.