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A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the marketvalue of a property. It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. These details are more relevant and appropriate in an appraisal.
Propertyappraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection.
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 marketvalue. It took me hours to measure the improvements on the property. I’ll be ready for the next complex property!
Understanding these nuances is crucial for ensuring that time adjustments accurately reflect changing market conditions. To illustrate, Fannie Mae provides an example where the overall marketvalue trend for a 12-month period increased by 7%. Follow this link to download a copy to your computer ( [link] ).
Looking at the sales contract early on allows the appraiser to identify any “subject to” items or other conditions that could influence the value conclusion. Maybe looking at the sales contract only after developing the appraiser’s opinion of value would help avoid the above concern?
The standard appraisal report’s definition of marketvalue refers to “typical buyers,” most of whom would become acutely aware of such odors right at the door, and when it’s significant will either walk away or discount their offering price. Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career?
” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the propertyappraisal.” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.” ” “How value is derived.”
During an appraisal, a professional will evaluate your home’s condition, how much similar homes have sold for recently and the overall market to determine the value of your home. The appraisal can be more than the price of the house or it can be less. Assessed Value. Fair MarketValue.
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