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Conservation Easements Pros and Cons: Keep Ohio Cool and Green

The Robert Weiler Company

And, surprisingly, one way to beat the heat may involve a unique land protection vehicle known as a conservation easement. While these 8 sustainability trends drive the commercial real estate industry , the importance of a conservation easement cannot be underscored. Here, we explore conservation easements pros and cons.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value.

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How to Prepare for Residential Appraisals

Appraisal Hub

Previous and current home inspection reports. Easements and encroachments Any non-permitted additions Known data inconsistencies Your realtor’s comparative market analysis Tidy up and address important repairs. Floorplans and/or a survey of your property. Copies of previous appraisals, if any.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Accurate Survey Why It Matters: A current and accurate survey highlights property boundaries, easements, and encroachmentsall of which can affect a propertys value. For example, a shared driveway easement or an encroachment by a neighboring structure can impact marketability and appraised value. Share this information proactively.

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The Home Appraisal Checklist Form [Digital and Printable]

Realvals

I’m often asked by homeowners if there is anything they need to do to prepare for the home inspection. Keep in mind, this checklist only applies if you are having an inspection done on your property. The condition is something that every appraiser looks for on every home appraisal inspection. Easements or encroachments.

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11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Raleigh Realty

Conduct Environmental Tests You should view the environmental tests of your future land as important as an inspection of a future home. It will help you learn if there are any easements or restrictions on the land that you need to know about. After the offer is accepted, a Sales Purchase Offer is generally signed.