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On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

At its core, real estate appraising involves the due diligence necessary to form a credible opinion of the market value of a particular property. This requires a deep understanding of the appraiser’s local real estate market, as well as of the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence property values in it.

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The cure for appraisal gap anxiety

Housing Wire

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. The truth of it is that an appraisal coming in below the contract price can be a powerful tool for a homebuyer and save them future pain and heartache.

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2025 Forecast: Digital Tools Every Construction Business Needs

GoForrmz

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 The right digital tools can help construction companies stay competitive, improve efficiency, and meet evolving regulatory demands.

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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Market Condition Adjustments Illustration Fannie Mae guidelines emphasize that adjustments made to comparable sales are based on market changes between the contract date of the comparable sales and the effective date of the appraisal. This is shorthand that every experienced appraiser knows and understands please dont @ me.

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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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Unanswered Questions – Part 1

Appraisal Buzz

I started to think about the best way to approach those questions, and in doing so I became reacquainted with a useful tool in statistics…the bell curve. In other words, why are appraiser estimating market value below the contract price so often? Let me summarize the theory of a normal distribution.

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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. When should we analyze the contract?