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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Appraisers have access to detailed property information, and while they may not disclose exact sales prices, they can provide insights into the valuation process.

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

While assessments and appraisals both provide property valuations, their purpose, methods and impact on homeowners differ vastly. As property values soar and housing accessibility becomes more challenging, understanding the role of these valuations in shaping real estate decisions is more critical than ever.

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Are Appraisals Public Record?

Realvals

For example, in many states, property tax assessments and sale prices are often part of the public record. These details can give a general idea of a property’s value, but they don’t provide the same level of detail as a professional appraisal. This figure represents the property’s fair market value.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations. Accurate Legal Description Why It Matters: The legal description uniquely identifies the property in question, often including lot boundaries, subdivision details, and specific measurements.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment.

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Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. And, how can property owners potentially challenge new property values?