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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE On more than one occasion some who have read my appraisal reports felt that my opinion of value was too high. They felt that way because of sales they saw on Zillow that appeared to be comparable and sold for less than my opinion of the market value of the property I appraised.

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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

What is in the sales contract that an appraiser actually needs to see? For a typical “as-is” Market Value assignment with a straightforward contract with no contingencies or conditions, there is probably nothing that an appraiser actually needs to see. When contract prices and value often differ.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

You may need the services of a licensed appraiser if you are selling your home yourself or if you want to know the value of your home for refinancing purposes. Prepare a short list of appraisers using the search tools at the Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers and the Appraisal Subcommittee.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. Just think how much more difficult it would have been to flip in a declining market.” My opinion of value – $345,000.