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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

Appraisals protect buyers and sellers Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction that involves large sums of money. Appraisals protect both parties by preventing them from making a deal that’s not financially sound. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

We also use the MLS to analyze the market trends and to make market-based adjustments for things such as changes in sales prices, as well as features of a home that have a major impact on market value, like finished square footage, bedroom, and bathroom count, lot size and so on. Take finished square footage for instance.

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Understanding FHA Appraisals: Requirements and What to Expect

Appraisal Partners Blog

Why are FHA Appraisals Different? FHA appraisals have two main objectives: Determine Market Value: Like all appraisals, the FHA appraisal determines the fair market value of the property. The FHA Appraisal Process Loan Application: The borrower applies for an FHA loan.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Demystifying the Residential Appraisal: What Homeowners Need to Know

Appraisal Partners Blog

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the true market value of a property. But what exactly is a residential appraisal, why is it necessary, and what factors influence the final valuation? The appraisal report will justify which approach was used.

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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