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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

The goal is to make sure every adjustment is defensible, based on empirical evidence, and can withstand scrutiny from all stakeholders involved in the appraisal process. This is a fair assessment of the example, but nonetheless, the balance of this article will show you some ways to support the adjustment applied, if any.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I have written several articles demonstrating the inaccuracy of AVMs like Zillow’s Zestimates. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise. I regularly work for investors who hire me to appraise a home they are interested in buying.

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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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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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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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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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

Have you heard of a property being overimproved, or super adequate? Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. ” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics.

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