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Relocation Appraisals: The Power of Market Analysis

Appraisal Buzz

This article is featured in the 2024 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. In this article, Ill tell you why. The good news is that theres no pressure from the client to hit a specific number the relocation company genuinely wants to know what the asset is worth.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s tax appeal season and I’ve had several homeowners say that they feel their neighbors are negatively impacting the value of their home for different reasons. My clients said that one of their neighbors has people coming and going until late in the evening, most evenings. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE On more than one occasion some who have read my appraisal reports felt that my opinion of value was too high. I miss writing and I miss you! I recently appraised a home for a divorce.

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Unanswered Questions – Part 1

Appraisal Buzz

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. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

HousingWire: As interest rates rise and borrowing becomes more expensive, how can offering reverse mortgages help lenders provide clients with a stable cash flow in an otherwise volatile market? Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded.

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Who Needs Appraiser’s When One Has Cash?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. While some may be willing to spend more than market value on a home, in many cases, there is a threshold to the amount a buyer is willing to spend on a home.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. Successful agents create effective and accurate CMA reports that help their clients make informed decisions. Here are the steps you should take to develop your CMA report Step 1.

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