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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I have written several articles demonstrating the inaccuracy of AVMs like Zillow’s Zestimates. ” I wonder what would have happened if they had hired appraisers to appraise the homes they were buying, and relied upon a professional real property appraisers’ opinion of value when making their decisions?

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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If you find yourself in this situation, this article will provide you with a guide that may be helpful to you. I hope you enjoy her article! They provided great content when I could not offer more content myself, like in this article. This will be the last guest post for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Pickleball is keeping folks moving in Ohio… Cleveland housing prices are also on the move!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

According to the article below, “Nearly 70% of adults reported reduced stress and anxiety after playing pickleball, and 64% called the sport “uplifting,” according to a report by Carewell. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! If you’re a real property appraiser in Ohio, check us out!

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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! I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. I miss writing and I miss you! So, you must be careful when making this comparison. Click here to visit their website.

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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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?

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. It took me hours to measure the improvements on the property. I’ll be ready for the next complex property!

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. AN EXAMPLE Earlier in the year, I appraised a property that was originally built for buyers that do not require electricity. I hope you enjoyed this article!

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