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Appraisers Are Sitting Ducks to Random Legislation

Appraiserblogs

Bill A5185 and AMC Bill A5146 introduced to the state legislature in New Jersey show just how much state legislators don’t understand the appraisal profession. Valuation Legal warned us about this back in December: Appraiser and AMC Laws to Include Prohibitions Against Discrimination. From Bill A5185: 2. 45:14F-1 et seq.)

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What is Earnest Money? How Does It Work & How Much Is It?

Movoto

The simplest earnest money definition is as follows: it’s a formal good faith deposit made when a home seller accepts a buyer’s offer to purchase a home. Should the buyer decide to break their legally binding purchase agreement, they will typically forfeit this amount to the home seller. Appraisal Contingency.

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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. They also play a vital role in supporting accountants in various financial matters.

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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.

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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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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

A Special Purpose Property Definition. Legally speaking, a special purpose property definition can be illustrated as any property that has limited use or marketability in addition to features intended for singular use. For instance, the property’s layout may be distinctive or it the building’s design one-of-a-kind.

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Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

Understanding the differences between an appraisal and an inspection will help you understand when you might need one or the other – or both – before you buy your first home. Let’s explore the similarities and differences between a home inspection and a home appraisal. What Is a Home Appraisal? What Is a Home Inspection?