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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised.

Appraisal 301
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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

Minorities in real estate We need more people of color in the real estate industry who can shape where we live, work, socialize, shop and worship. Currently, 75% of real estate agents and 97% of property appraisers in the U.S. Universities also have a crucial role to play.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. For example, I’m appraising a Victorian built before 1910. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. That was my training.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. To read the letter (PDF), click here. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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What to Know About Home Appraisals for Mortgages

AmeriMac

This step-by-step process ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the property’s value and provides transparency for both the lender and the borrower. Who Performs Home Appraisals and Why? Home appraisals are done by licensed appraisers trained in valuing real estate properties.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

Sometimes, appraisals do not reflect the perceived value of these improvements, to the dismay of building owners. This is due in part to the fact that, to establish the market value of a property, appraisers must present in their report comparables with similar features to support the opinion of value.

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How To Select the Right AVM in an Uncertain Housing Market

Clear Capital

Using an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) for real estate valuations isn’t new in the mortgage industry. Each year, technology plays more of a role in valuing homes for property appraisals , loan originations, secondary market investments, and even portfolio monitoring. Real estate data is tough.