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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Before you purchase anything, consider the legal implications, including property taxes, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and permits required for your intended use. As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. When I started in this business long ago, there was no such thing as a licensed appraiser or a certified real property appraiser. Certification and licensing simply didn’t exist.

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Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault?

Appraiserblogs

In the past year, the appraisal industry has been under attack from various academics who claim “racial bias” on the part of real property appraisers providing appraisal services to lenders who provide home mortgages.