Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

For Estate Planning and Settlement: Appraisals are essential for determining the value of real estate assets in estate planning and settlement processes. For Property Tax Assessments: While not directly related to buying/selling, property tax assessments are often based on appraised values.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

As a real estate appraiser in California, I often hear this question, and the answer is almost always the same. It’s the client who pays for the home appraisal. Home appraisal process. The home appraisal process will differ depending on what you need the appraisal for. Real Estate Transactions.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Beyond these most common scenarios, appraisals have numerous other use cases. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

Falsifying information contravenes the principle of utmost good faith when disclosing facts relevant to the appraisal. . Misinterpreting the Appraisal Process. Another mistake people make is misinterpreting the appraisal process. Some people assume that the valuation process takes several hours to complete.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Read the full report.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Urban, Suburban, Rural in Appraisals Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Transaction costs are added to every property transaction.

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Aedis Appraisals

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

If you want to have your home appraised, you need to work with a company that is fully committed to home appraisal services. An Inspection and Report. A home appraisal in Toronto Ontario is defined as an inspection to estimate the value of a home. Any future recommended inspections, such as an engineer’s report.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Before you buy a home or refinance a mortgage, your property will most likely need to go through the appraisal process. During an appraisal, a professional will evaluate your home’s condition, how much similar homes have sold for recently and the overall market to determine the value of your home. Home Inspection.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Approach to the appraisal process. Appraisal specializations. ” Related reading: 8 Characteristics of a Successful Real Estate Appraiser. Approach to the appraisal process. Very efficient throughout every process.” ” “I have been in the appraisal business for 33 years. .”

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information. Where is your state on the list?

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They provide an objective opinion on the value of a property, considering factors such as market conditions, comparable sales, and income potential. These appraisals are valuable tools for property owners, investors, and lenders, helping them make informed decisions about sales, refinancing, property tax assessments, and estate planning.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These properties are typically owned by banks or government agencies, aiming to sell them quickly to recover losses. The unique circumstances surrounding REO properties require specialized handling during the appraisal process, considering factors like extensive repairs, market trends, and quick-sale pricing strategies.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding Home Appraisals A home appraisal is an official estimate of the fair market value of a home conducted by a licensed and impartial professional appraiser. The appraisal process involves gathering information about the home, the surrounding neighborhood, and recent nearby sales to determine the home’s value.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property. Question 6: What is the overall commercial real estate appraisal process?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

The mortgage industry has been awaiting the official start date for desktop appraisals since Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced plans to allow them at an industry conference in October. FHFA suggested that hybrid appraisals could also speed up the appraisal process and reduce costs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Advise your buyer clients based on market knowledge Find out everything you can about the subject property, the neighborhood, the homeowners association and fees, the market trends in the area, property taxes, the average days on the market, the list-to-sell price ratio, and other pertinent details that could affect your client’s offer.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Clarify key steps like inspections, appraisals, and the importance of meeting deadlines and any impacts of missing them. Walk your client through all the pieces of their offer, including price, inspection timelines, closing dates, contingencies and any due diligence or earnest money deposits.

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