Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

While it may seem like many buyers don’t care about what the market value of a home is, I think that we must be careful to not make that assumption. While some may be willing to spend more than market value on a home, in many cases, there is a threshold to the amount a buyer is willing to spend on a home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. Freddie Mac announced automated collateral evaluation (ACE) as a new solution and Fannie Mae followed not long after with the introduction of Property Inspection Waivers (later renamed Value Acceptance). Customer experience.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." The seller and the buyer determined the market value by agreeing on the price." Ever heard of straw buyers?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. He said this year has been extremely slow for him because people are waiving home inspections to get a competitive edge on other buyers, bidding on the same home. Getting a home inspection is a personal decision. HOME VALUES AND OVER-PAYING. No one knows what the market will do tomorrow.

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 20, 2023

This blog is dedicated to the countless homeowners who, as we’re finishing up with the appraisal inspection, ask “well, is there anything I can do to increase the value of my home?” You go to list […] The post FAQ #16: What Can I Do To Increase My Home’s Market Value? appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

To begin with, I applaud the flexibility of allowing desktop or drive-by appraisals, but at the same time this would seem to fundamentally alter the requirement of the appraiser to inspect the property to ensure Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) are met.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

How can you prepare for the inspection? Appraisers think about previous sales and the state of the market in your neighborhood. The appraiser will provide your home’s estimated market value in writing afterward. Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection.

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Appraisal Hub

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Thats why understanding home inspections and home appraisals is your first step to making a smart investment. Home Inspections: The Detective Work Think of a home inspection as your personal property detective. A home inspection helps you avoid that nightmare. Determines the propertys market value.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. Appraiser shortage.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This amount can change depending on market factors. If the market is cold, a seller could be happy with less than 1%. Costs of buying a home #4: Inspection You want to be assured your new home is structurally sound and free of surprises such as leaks or pests living in the walls. Pest inspections : Roaches are one thing.

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CP Home Appraisals

AUGUST 27, 2018

Isn’t a home inspection similar to a home appraisal? Not at all – an appraisal differs from a house inspection. Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does. Do I need a home inspection as well?

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2021

Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […]. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

You can meet new people anywhere, and you never know who’s thinking about putting their house on the market. You can send a handwritten note, a mailer with market data and a call to action, or even show up on their doorstep. Agents who are comfortable with rejection and confident in their marketing and pricing skills.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. Your home inspection reports. Bring the necessary documentation to closing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Because the adjustments we make or choose not to make, impact our opinion of the market value of the property we are appraising. But it’s not repeatable using market data. Without the proper market support for our adjustments, we are simply relying on our own views. We could be accused of being biased. MEASURING.

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Boston Appraisal

MAY 17, 2023

The process of determining a property’s market value is called a real estate appraisal. The person who appraises the property, the appraiser, physically inspects the property to measure it, take pictures of it, and make note of the condition and the quality of the construction.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Job functions most likely to be impacted include sales, marketing and software engineering. Given that sales and marketing are key areas for real estate agents, generative AI will increase the probability of agents winning listings. They concluded that AI has the potential to deliver an economic benefit of $6.1 trillion to $7.9

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Realtor

MAY 17, 2023

Before closing on a house, most transactions include a home inspection , so you’ll need to make your home available to the inspector and then negotiate with the buyers about anything the inspection turns up according to the terms of your contract. Another important step prior to closing on a house is the appraisal.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Hybrid appraisals and full appraisals differ in one key aspect, property inspection. In the course of a full appraisal, the appraiser will schedule and inspect the property themselves. For hybrid appraisals, the property inspection is completed by a third party, and that information is relayed to the appraiser.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

If a home needs major repairs, clearly this can have a negative impact on market value. Especially if the repairs are on the interior since assessor’s usually do not make interior inspections. I explained why a full interior inspection is better. But they insisted on not having an interior inspection made.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

An appraiser’s job is to determine the current value of a property for the potential buyer. Most of the work to determine the value of a real estate appraisal is done during an on-site inspection , where the appraiser will: Conduct a room-by-room walk-through to appraise the condition of the interior.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

So, we will call for an qualified professional to inspect the situation to see what, if anything, needs to be done. It is impossible to know the impact on market value until we know if repairs are needed. Because major structural repairs have a negative impact on market value, we must take this situation seriously. .

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

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 addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets. Not a good marketing strategy. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value. So how is market value determined, if not with an appraisal?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

If you look at the current regulatory guidance and stakeholder policies, it is clear that an appraisal can be reviewed by an individual not holding an appraisal credential when it is an internal process and the result of the process does not create an opinion of Market Value for the purposes of extending credit.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

The market was hot and homes were selling for $10 to $20 thousand more than the asking price. Home values were skyrocketing and rising weekly. In Art’s eyes, the valuation of his home wasn’t keeping up with the current market’s trajectory. How Does the Appraiser Determine Value? What Is An Appraisal?

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In brief (operative word), an appraisal is an estimate of the current market value of a home completed by an appraiser using set evaluation criteria.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

7 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sale Goes Smoothly The real estate market in British Columbia is dynamic and diverse, with bustling urban centers like Vancouver and Victoria alongside picturesque rural communities. Addressing leaky faucets, peeling paint, or outdated fixtures can significantly affect how potential buyers perceive the home.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. Thinking back to when you first listed your home, you likely cleaned it top to bottom and got it looking as good as new for the marketing materials. Home inspection reports (current and previous).

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

This area has suffered economically for many years, though market conditions are improving. By the way, I did apply market adjustments in my report to reflect this. When I made my inspection, I measured the property. The MLS reflected it as a pending sale with zero days on the market. Is it worthy of belief? .

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I think it is important to revisit these inaccuracies for the benefit of new people getting into the real estate market. During the appraisal process, the appraiser is collecting and analyzing market data to arrive at an educated opinion of value. These approaches included the cost, sales, and income approach to value.

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 6, 2021

Do you need to learn your home’s real market value? Knowing the actual market value of your home can be practical in different situations, such as when buying or selling, applying for a home equity loan, refinancing, or when verifying if your property can serve as collateral for cash or a small business loan.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property.

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 26, 2024

Imagine you could get a report card for a home, highlighting each element that adds or subtracts value. Whether buying, selling, or refinancing a property, a meticulous and professional appraisal is essential to ensure fair market value. The appraiser inspects the property from top to bottom. What Is Property Valuation?

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Appraisal Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A property appraisal is also known as real estate appraisal and it can help you learn your property’s real market value in Toronto. Sellers of residential and commercial properties set the sale price that is based on fair market value. For buying and selling property. For refinancing and home loans.

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