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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? I will always remember when, many years ago, a top local real estate agent asked me why I was driving around taking photos of homes. percent from 6.18

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? So, why do you need a commercial real estate appraisal?

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” In the context of real estate appraisers, it is essential for accurately valuing properties and providing credible appraisal reports. baths, 45,000 sq.ft.,

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

In this article, we’ll look at eleven types of risk in commercial real estate investment. . Real estate is a highly illiquid asset. If an owner had to sell a piece of real estate by the end of the day, chances are that it would be for a price far below market value. Credit/Default Risk. Liquidity Risk.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract?

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Here’s What Your Mortgage Lender Wants You To Know About Buying a House Right Now

Realtor

But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. “Regardless of the economic environment and uncertain times, consumers will always have a need or desire to buy a home,” says Ann Thompson , retail sales executive of the West with Bank of America.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Engagement letters are traditionally used by certain professional service firms, particularly in finance, accounting, law, real estate appraisal, and consulting, to define the specifics of the business relationship, or in the case of an appraisal – the assignment expectations. Vacant land, retail, industrial, multi-family, etc. .