Remove Inspection Remove Law Remove Market Value
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." The seller and the buyer determined the market value by agreeing on the price." from an out of market area) and will also mortgage fraud supercharged. I've heard of fees as low as $8 to do the inspection and $78 for the appraiser.

Appraisal 300
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Highest and Best Use: A Superpower You Already Possess

Appraisal Buzz

First, inspect the site. Upzoning is a movement sweeping the country many cities are changing zoning laws to increase density and address affordable housing issues. Variances can be especially tricky to find, but they can also have a major effect on a potential use, so dont neglect them. Level ground or a steep slope? See diagram.

Legal 243
article thumbnail

Estate Appraisals: Determining Fair Market Value for Estate Planning and Settlement

Appraisal Partners Blog

They determine the fair market value of real estate assets, which is necessary for various purposes, including tax calculations, distribution of assets to heirs, and probate proceedings. The appraisal establishes the fair market value of the property, typically as of the date of death. What is an Estate Appraisal?

article thumbnail

Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. In sum, you are better off if you keep it clear and transparent since you might have problems with the law otherwise. ’ The Pros of an As-Is Home Sale.

article thumbnail

Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

Ohio law stipulates that a comprehensive property reassessment is completed every six years , with an update at the three-year midpoint. Auditors from across the State spend years evaluating a select list of criteria to determine a property’s value and, thus, its new tax rate.

article thumbnail

New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection.