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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. Just think how much more difficult it would have been to flip in a declining market.” There are several reasons.

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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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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

An appraisal is an objective, impartial, and unbiased opinion about the value of real property prepared by a State Licensed or Certified professional appraiser. New construction or planned renovations – Actual construction cost statements, plans, material specifications, etc. Value Scenarios. Prospective Values.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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Unlocking Property Value: The Essential Role of Residential Appraisals

Appraisal Partners Blog

In the ever-changing re­alm of real property, knowing the e­xact worth of your property plays a significant role. However, the appraisal of residential property involves several detailed steps and considerations. Understanding the Basics So, why do you need an appraisal for your residential property?

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Surprising Things That Can Decrease Property Value

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Therefore, when making any renovations to increase your home’s worth, always keep in mind that potential buyers may have very different tastes from you. Not only that this will help you boost the value of your home but it will also help you attract buyers and sell it quicker. 4 The address suffix.

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Three Types of Commercial Real Estate Obsolescence

Property Metrics

The real estate term for this type of risk is “obsolescence” and there are three types that CRE investors should be aware of. Functional Obsolescence is the impairment of a real property’s functional capacity due to changes in market tastes and/or standards. Functional Obsolescence.