Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 20, 2022

I recently gave a presentation and was asked if appraisal gap clauses impact the way appraisers are developing their opinion of value? In other words, do appraisal gap clauses cause appraisers to be more “conservative”? An appraisal gap clause can be written into a contract. But not always.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While still above market value, homebuyers are only paying a 4.8% Sync Your Calendars ATTOM found that other days of the year offering lower premiums for homebuyers included October 2 (5% premium above market value); December 24 (5.1% premium above market value) October (7.4% premium, compared to the 14.6%

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In this monograph, we discuss the absolute necessity of developing more than one skill set as part of becoming a competent and professional real estate appraiser. At its core, real estate appraising involves the due diligence necessary to form a credible opinion of the market value of a particular property.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on Wednesday to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” Those options include value acceptance (formerly appraisal waivers), value acceptance plus property data and hybrid appraisals. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

When you google “ appraisal gap” — and I just did — a long list of search results appear. What I did see were links to lender websites almost apologetically explaining what an appraisal gap is to their customers and willing them not to panic if it happens to them. Well, a cure for appraisal gap anxiety has appeared on the scene.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage. Why are appraisals important?

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Accurately establishing a home’s value is not just an important factor in real estate transactions and mortgage lending, it is integral to household wealth creation, as homeownership continues to be one of the primary pathways for Americans to build wealth. This type of bias impacts the value of all homes in that area.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 27, 2025

Impersonating an Appraiser – The Costly Consequences of Playing Dress-Up in Real Estate. Being an appraiser isn’t for the faint of heart. There are times when you have to stand your ground, even when clients plead with you to sway the value. Sometimes, the market tells a story thats not what people want to hear.

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George Dell

MAY 19, 2021

We compared price versus value in Part I. There, the leading paragraph defines “market value” as per USPAP Advisory Opinion 22.) The Appraisal Foundation opinion goes on for a full page to explain the explanation of the definition, and the importance of […]. The post Is Market Value Obvious?

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George Dell

AUGUST 21, 2024

Is appraisal accuracy measured by contract price? In recent discussions surrounding the accuracy of home appraisals, a critical flaw has emerged in the prevailing narrative: the assumption that the contract price is the correct value of a property. This misconception […] The post Is Contract Price Market Value?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

APPRAISAL REPORTS. Have you ever read a real estate appraisal report? Each section should contribute a little to the overall story of the value of the home being appraised. This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 24, 2021

When you calculate a house’s worth, you think about how numerous factors position the property in the current market. This process has appraisers review location, condition, and other variables so they can assess whether buyers will be interested. Three Common Methods Appraisers Can Use. That’s where possible hurdles can arise.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.

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George Dell

MAY 5, 2021

Market value for home loans in the United States is precisely defined. The understanding of “market value” is the single most important concept defining what appraisers do. The post Market Price or Market Value Or? appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 19, 2022

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into market value and how appraisers are moving forward in the new year. and Michael Perry, CEO of Perry Appraisal Services. We’ll be getting the inside scoop while they discuss market value and this upcoming year in the industry. What has this year alone taught appraisers?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. A seller’s market indicates demand is high and inventory is low, while a buyer’s market means inventory is high and demand is low. Navigate a seller’s market by considering the following.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value? Why is this important?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What should appraisers know before they sign the appraisal report and deliver their professional opinion of value? Many appraisers working in today’s marketplaces are about to find out how important this is. This is important information for appraisers, though it may not appear so at first. Pretty much everything.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Real estate appraisers also rely on MLS data, including information about buyer broker compensation and seller concessions, in order to accurately appraise properties for homebuyers and lenders. We’ve taken a step back with data transparency since the NAR lawsuit,” said Ryan Lundquist , a Sacramento, California-based appraiser.

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George Dell

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Everyone knows what’s a market — (or do they)? Market Value is the ultimate goal of appraisals, of AVMs, of evaluations, of BPOs, hybrids, exceptions, and all forms of opinions (everyone has one). So, market value must be based on “the market”! To measure it, we must first know what it is.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. The original appraisal waiver solutions were launched in August 2017.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 31, 2025

were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. The last few months of 2024 marked pretty much a holding pattern for the housing market. That level was down slightly from 48.3%

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you anticipating having your home appraised? While she is not an appraiser, I am, and I agree that these things can help! When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. How can you prepare for the inspection?

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George Dell

MARCH 22, 2023

No, wait – value is what I am willing to pay for something. Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Market Value or Other Value. I threaten to take a bite […] The post Devalue Market Value? Well, sorta. I have an apple. You want one. Pt 2 appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. For example, appraisal turn time has swelled 65% from 2018, according to recent data published by Freddie Mac. Appraisal costs have also soared 24% since 2016, according to the Freddie Mac data. Appraiser shortage.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own. NO BLANK FIELDS.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

Who needs an appraiser when one has cash? I must admit, in the past year, there have been times when I have felt like many buyers don’t really care about value anymore. While it may seem like many buyers don’t care about what the market value of a home is, I think that we must be careful to not make that assumption.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. That’s right!

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Realvals

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Appraisals play an important role in real estate transactions, but privacy is always a concern. Home appraisals are never publicly available and are only shared with the appraiser’s client and authorized parties. This means that the general public cannot access your home’s appraisal report without permission first.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

A controlled transaction can be subject to tighter IRS scrutiny, especially if the property is sold below fair market value. Contingencies in the agreement protect both parties if problems arise during the appraisal, inspection, or financing stages of the transaction. However, it might save both parties money on Realtor fees.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

If you’re considering buying a home with an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan, you’ll need to understand the specific requirements for FHA appraisals. Why are FHA Appraisals Different? This is the key difference from a conventional appraisal. Report Review: The lender reviews the appraisal report.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

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. In other words, how long will the improvements contribute value to the land?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2024

of mortgaged residential properties in the US were deemed equity-rich in Q3, which means that the total estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Home Equity & Underwater Report released by ATTOM , some 48.3%

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Like many busy appraisers, I can spend a lot of time in my own little world just trying to keep my head above water. Trying to meet deadlines, keep my clients informed, and put out a quality product in this busy market is enough to make my head spin. Herein lies the appraisal gap. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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