Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

When we go through the brokerage valuation process, the product is Fair Market Value (FMV). When we see transactions that are executed at a price that is materially different than FMV, it is usually because the deal terms are imbalanced, favoring either the buyer or the seller. At a 3x multiple, FMV would be $600,000.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

A home inspector, hired and paid by the buyer typically, will look at the plumbing, electricity and the overall foundation of the home and then provide a report with their findings. While home inspections aren’t required, they provide the buyer with several important opportunities in the home-buying process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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 “values” Valuation is not their expertise.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. Fannie Mae recently announced the Value Acceptance + Property Data solution. Well, a cure for appraisal gap anxiety has appeared on the scene.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The removal of offers of buyer broker compensation from most MLSs across the country — as mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement — was a massive change for real estate agents and brokers. But they aren’t the only housing professionals impacted by these changes.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By applying these methods, appraisers can provide reliable, accurate valuations that reflect current market conditions and ensure the appraisal’s credibility and acceptance. Authors note: I may use time adjustments and market conditions adjustments interchangeably.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 26, 2024

Imagine you could get a report card for a home, highlighting each element that adds or subtracts value. This is called property valuation. Whether buying, selling, or refinancing a property, a meticulous and professional appraisal is essential to ensure fair market value. What Is Property Valuation?

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

The transaction is a complex interplay between buyer and seller. The hypothetical interaction of the typical buyer (who embodies the collective thought and action of the whole market of buyers) with the typical seller (who similarly embodies the collective thought and action of the whole market of sellers).

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

According to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the rules that all professional appraisers are required to abide by, appraisers must take into consideration all market trends and other influences on property value in their valuation opinions. USPAP Rule 1-3 (d) (v) makes this clear.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. That is a lot of bread!

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. This is a good strategy for agents who are looking to work with buyers as well as sellers. Who’s it for? Who’s it for?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The year ahead for the mortgage-servicing rights market is shaping up to be a lucrative play for investors, lenders and others looking to purchase MSR assets. Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) leaning on MSR sales, however, now face a supply-demand imbalance, market observers say. These differences can cause volatile MSR values.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

The MSR market has been on a bit of a tear since the start of the year, with values rising rapidly and creating opportunities for many lenders to bolster their balance sheets. Monthly valuations of the MSRs for both offerings will be performed by Incenter Mortgage Advisors , KBRA reports.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” McKinsey reports that the real estate industry will see a productivity gain of $110 billion to $180 billion, primarily in marketing and sales. Which real estate functions can AI outperform humans I asked GPT-4 about real estate valuation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

FPI's apparent belief that most of the high-end development sold ended up as empty pied-a-terres while wealthy buyers bid up the prices is incorrect. That article came out in 2014 right as the housing market was peaking. The market value of these properties will be based on a "comparable sale-based valuation method."

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

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. Not professional appraisers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value. Is there anything about the improvements that would positively or negatively impact its market value? It should provide information on the trends for prices in that area. IMPROVEMENTS.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introduction In the real estate industry, where significant financial decisions hinge on property valuations, the importance of ethics in the appraisal profession cannot be overstated. Appraisers serve as impartial experts, tasked with providing objective opinions of value based on thorough analysis and market data.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

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.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

The market was hot and homes were selling for $10 to $20 thousand more than the asking price. Home values were skyrocketing and rising weekly. In Art’s eyes, the valuation of his home wasn’t keeping up with the current market’s trajectory. The appraisal alerts the lender as to the value of the home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. Once this happens, the appraiser will explain which approach to value was given the most weight, or consideration, and why.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are planning to sell in the near future or not, most people want to be reassured that any major renovations they invest in will be reflected in an increased home valuation. While any renovations that improve the function or look of your home are a good idea, some have a better return on investment value than others.

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Boston Appraisal

AUGUST 4, 2020

While there are other appraisal reporting methods, the URAR is the appraisal you will most likely receive when valuing any single-family residential property. The Three Valuation Sections of an Appraisal Report. There are three valuation sections of an appraisal report – the cost, sales comparison and income approaches to value.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Here’s more on the home appraisal process, so you can learn the true value of your future home. An appraiser’s job is to determine the current value of a property for the potential buyer. Then the buyer pays the appraisal fee in the closing costs. What is the job of an appraiser?

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I mean no disrespect to the modelers of the Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) or to Zillow for relying on their AVMs. Does the buyer want more acres, or less grass to cut? Related Posts: Non-Appraisers Valuation Never Appropriate Here is a NAR deck on AVMs (automated valuation models). Tax Values Just as Accurate as AVMs?

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

And third, to prove your property’s worth to potential buyers. They will also analyze local market trends, recent comparable sales, and any unique features your property might have. Armed with this information, you’ll be able to set a competitive price that will attract buyers and maximize the sale.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the true market value of a property. But what exactly is a residential appraisal, why is it necessary, and what factors influence the final valuation? This valuation is crucial for a multitude of reasons.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The goal of a real estate valuation is to pinpoint the price and value of a property. Now consider the buyer of a residential property, typically an individual looking for a place to call home. The most critical factors for commercial property investors are not the same as the typical home buyer.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

While appraisers provide an essential service through their reports, this work comes at high costs to the buyer or borrower. Also known as bifurcated appraisals, hybrid appraisals employ a more streamlined appraisal approach that involves separating the valuation aspect of an assessment from the property inspection portion.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The demand for housing decreased with the higher mortgage rates as it decreased buyer power. Closely studying our markets is very crucial in understanding current market value for appraisers. Not every market is the same. Each specific market is different. The biggest answer is inventory.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

Whether selling a cozy condo in the heart of downtown or a sprawling estate in the countryside, having a checklist to sell a house is essential to organizing yourself, maximizing your home’s value, and appealing to potential buyers. Selling a home can be exciting and daunting, but with the proper guidance and preparation (i.e.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 18, 2025

For investors, business owners, lenders, and anyone involved in commercial real estate, understanding the intricacies of these valuations is absolutely paramount. Commercial appraisals are not merely about determining the market value of a building; they are about assessing the economic potential and risks associated with that property.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A date of death appraisal, also known as a “valuation as of the date of death” is a type of real estate or personal property appraisal that determines the fair market value of assets as of the date a person passed away. Valuation Date : The valuation date is critical in these appraisals.

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