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Residential vs. Commercial: Why Your Toronto Property Appraisal Matters More Than You Think

Appraisal Hub

Nonetheless, an appraisal may vary depending on whether the property is residential or commercial. For Homeowners: If your home appraisal comes in too low, your refinancing options shrink, or buyers struggle to secure a mortgage. The Catch: What happens when the market is moving faster than past sales can reflect?

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. I regularly work for investors who hire me to appraise a home they are interested in buying. Appraiser Retirement?

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

Property appraisers 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.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

If you want to be a real estate investor, you wouldn’t necessarily purchase multiple single-family properties when you could fit more tenants into one building. These properties are not for owner occupancy. Essentially, you calculate each unit’s fair market rent based on other rentals located in the neighborhood.

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Investment Property Appraisal: Understanding AS-IS and AS-REPAIRED Values

Boston Appraisal

When looking to invest in a property, particularly one that is run down and in need of renovation, there is always a need to define current and potential values.

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Investment Property Appraisal: Understanding AS-IS and AS-REPAIRED Values

Boston Appraisal

When looking to invest in a property, particularly one that is run down and in need of renovation, there is always a need to define current and potential values.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value 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.

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