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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. What’s the difference between a newly constructed home and a hundred-year-old home?

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g. I hope you enjoy these also… .

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Selling Commercial Real Estate? 24 Practical Techniques to BOOST YOUR ROI on 5 Different Property Types

The Robert Weiler Company

The ROI is calculated by comparing the total cost of the investment (including the initial purchase price plus any other expenses) to its current value or sale price. Though, keep in mind that commercial real estate doesn’t always sell at market value. But you can estimate your ROI based on comparable property sales.

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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

An appraisal is an unbiased opinion of the value of a property based on its physical characteristics, location, market conditions, and income potential. An appraisal can help you determine the fair market value of your property, negotiate a better deal, or secure a favorable loan.

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially. Appraisal Mortgage lenders use home appraisal reports to make credit decisions, so hiring an appraiser can help you learn about your home’s current market value more objectively.  This

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Three Types of Commercial Real Estate Obsolescence

Property Metrics

One of the unique challenges of commercial real estate investment is that markets, types of property , return expectations, and physical environments are in a constant state of change. Modern tenants require high speed internet connections, strong cellular reception, advanced security features, and modern audio/video capabilities.

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

Similarly, leased property includes a risk that tenants will not be able to make timely lease payments as expected. Late payments can create cash flow problems for the property owner, but the situation can be worse if the tenant goes out of business and moves out of the space. Inflation Risk. Interest Rate Risk. Liquidity Risk.