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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. All three are market-based approaches.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “valuesValuation is not their expertise.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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What’s My Business Really Worth? 12 Q&A To Solving Your Business Valuation Mystery [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important information above and beyond their opinion of the market value of the property they are appraising. That can have a big impact on market value. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Interestingly, some appraisers don’t like using the term inspection when describing our walking thru a home to observe things like its condition, layout, and other aspects of the home that impact market value. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . What is a Valuation Model?