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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

There are several reasons why someone may want to get a real estate appraisal: Buying or selling a property: If you are buying or selling a property, an appraisal can help determine its fair market value, which can be useful in negotiations and setting a listing price.

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How the title industry is addressing the negative effects of heirs’ property

Housing Wire

Typically, when a person passes away, it is customary for a will to specify who will inherit the property. However, wills and estate planning can be costly, and many Americans do not have the resources to legally account for their property before they pass away. How is the title industry helping to address heirs’ property?

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. employ certified professionals who understand the nuances of the local market.

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Beyond Buying and Refinancing: A Look at Alternative Types of Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Accurate pricing involves more than adding the cost of improvements to the market value of your home. Cost does not always equal value. Tax Appeal Appraisals: Fair Property Tax Assessments What is it? Tax appeal appraisals are conducted to challenge the assessed value of a property for tax purposes.