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. Have a great weekend!

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. ” Obtain clients / solicit business. Manage client expectations.

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McKissock

AUGUST 18, 2020

In my previous blog post , I observed that specializing in complex property appraisal can be very profitable for the residential appraiser—in Florida and all across the U.S. Interested in complex property appraisal? Market to non-lender clients. More examples of complex property appraisal assignments.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The question is, how exactly is property value determined? And how does the real estate appraisal process work? The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Consider the client who is purchasing commercial property for sale.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach Market Update Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. has been assisting clients in making well-informed decisions related to real estate. He has been appraising real estate since 2003 and has successfully completed over 10,000 residential property appraisals.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Market Update Parkland and Coral Springs Q3 2023 Since 2005, Empire Appraisal Group, Inc. has been assisting clients in making well-informed decisions related to real estate. He has been appraising real estate since 2003 and has successfully completed over 10,000 residential property appraisals.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In order to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of assets, it is essential to obtain a professional, and accurate property appraisal in a divorce case. Why Property Appraisals are Important in Divorce Cases A property appraisal is an objective and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property, on a given date.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g., population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.)

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Another content and curriculum manager at McKissock, Dan Bradley, warns that three major unknowns face the appraisal profession for 2022: the PAVE (Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity) task force ; inflation and interest rates; and property values/market conditions. Article written by Joseph Dobrian.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals. This article explores the intricate landscape of mixed-use development appraisal, providing insights into the difficulties faced and the potential benefits realized through this multidimensional process.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

Steps to become a supervisory appraiser Step 1: Meet the requirements Make sure you meet the minimum supervisory appraiser requirements outlined in The Appraisal Foundation’s Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as well as any additional state requirements that may apply.

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2020

In any real estate appraisal assignment, you must use one of the two written report options outlined in USPAP: Appraisal Report or Restricted Appraisal Report. A diligent appraiser can utilize the Restricted Appraisal Report option when it makes good sense for the assignment and client.

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

So right from the start, in at least 30 states that license home inspectors, the property inspection you make for the purposes of developing an appraisal should not be confused with a home inspection completed by a home inspector, because you are not licensed as home inspector and you were not hired by the client to complete a home inspection.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Property appraisers don’t dictate what 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. On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

To read more, Click Here My comments: When I saw the article topic I thought it would be boring. If you only do GSE appraisals, you probably dont use the Cost Approach very often, except for new construction. This article explains when and why. The fee splits from his appraisers would not even cover his overhead.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 22, 2023

Also consider accessibility to transportation, proximity to target clients, and employee commute. Will clients visit the site? Consider property insurance (if buying) or rental insurance (if renting). They do the legwork for you and excel at negotiating rental or lease agreements on their clients’ behalf.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Time management challenges are a big issue for many property appraisers. Your income depends on how many appraisal assignments you can complete each month and each year—and you need time to produce each report. Last month we asked appraisers, “What’s one thing you wish you could STOP doing to save time in your workday?”

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the property appraisal.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” agents to appraisers and vice versa.”

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McKissock

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I feel I can help appraisers write better, more supported reports by sharing my experiences and expertise.” ” “Appraisers who don’t do their ‘homework’ do a disservice to their clients. Experience as a contract review appraiser quickly revealed when appraisal research was lacking. Other (19%).

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McKissock

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Many appraisers are self-employed or own their own business. If you are driven to get your work done accurately and efficiently, seek out new clients, and continually grow and maintain your business, you’ll likely succeed. That sense of curiosity will come in handy in your work as a property appraiser.

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McKissock

AUGUST 11, 2020

In an appraisal assignment or appraisal review assignment, the temptation is there to cut corners in the workfile. This is especially true because as an appraiser you are pulled in many different directions at once, you’re busy, and sometimes you get clients who don’t want to pay you a lot of money.

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McKissock

MAY 18, 2021

While the appraiser has broad flexibility in the level of detail and manner of disclosing the scope of work in the appraisal report, there must be sufficient information contained in the report for the client and other intended users that rely on the assignment results to understand the scope of work performed.

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McKissock

JULY 29, 2020

These two terms are often used interchangeably by appraisers and clients, but under the GSEs’ new definitions, they are different types of assignments. It is important to note that appraisers should not begin using these forms immediately. Appraisers should continue to use the current URAR form for these assignments.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

————————————————————————————– When Is Single-Family a Multi-Family Appraisal? Richard Hagar is one of my favorite appraisal instructors. No one speaks for us.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? For the purpose of this article, we’ll mostly stick to the word “appraisal.”.

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McKissock

JANUARY 14, 2022

I phoned to notify my local lender client of the problem. The client said that it couldn’t be that bad, to which I said to come check it out yourself. My client never got past the foyer, cancelled the assignment, and denied the loan. Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. I have been writing these annual articles for many years. To read more about this topic, plus 2+ years of previous issues, subscribe to the paid Appraisal Today. Or hit the reply button. McKissock Survey. 10 acre site.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2020

Many appraisers do utilize regression tools in their daily practice, and understand that the reliability/credibility of regression results depend on the quality and quantity of data available. Specialization in this type of assignment can be very profitable for the residential appraiser. Interested in complex property appraisal?

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Then you can bring on new clients; you’ll have sufficient staff for higher-volume periods—and, while you’re training the new people, you’re revisiting the basics and refreshing your own skills. In 2018, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) changed its Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. Only appraisers do the appraisals. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Most residential appraisers back then were trained by lender supervisors.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Market Value and Appraised Value: Exploring Various Appraisal Values By Jo Traut Excerpts: You’ve probably been asked about the difference between “market value and appraised value” by clients seeking a mortgage. We don’t provide an appraised value of a property. Not sure if you want to subscribe?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

If you haven’t appraised the property type in the past, it’s inadvisable to proceed without finding a consulting partner who has experience in appraising the special purpose property. Value in use requires considering the business as a going concern.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. This article discusses what an appraisal requires, why it needs to be reviewed and the methods involved in arriving at both conclusions. What Is an Appraisal? What Is Appraisal Review? Reinforces Clients’ Confidence.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 28, 2023

Call the client and have them re-assign the order? First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. The article is worth reading. Setting client expectations is a critical first step in any real estate appraisal assignment.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

For a typical “as-is” Market Value assignment with a straightforward contract with no contingencies or conditions, there is probably nothing that an appraiser actually needs to see. If a property appraises for $200,000 for a refinance, then it is still a $200,000 property for a sale transaction.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

Integrity Remain steadfast in your commitments, stay true to your word, and uphold your principles, even if this requires declining an appraisal assignment or future work with a client or their agent. Before delivering work to clients, conduct a thorough review to mitigate potential errors.

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