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On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

At its core, real estate appraising involves the due diligence necessary to form a credible opinion of the market value of a particular property. This requires a deep understanding of the appraiser’s local real estate market, as well as of the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence property values in it.

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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

Housing Wire

Market data about the area, an invitation to an upcoming open house, or info about a coming soon listing nearby are all great items of value. Don’t forget to include your contact information and a call to action such as: “Call/text me to learn about your home’s current market value.” Who’s it for?

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The Hidden Risks of Appraisal Waivers: What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know

Birmingham Appraisal

Heres why: When a traditional appraisal is waived, the lender determines the homes value using automated valuation models ( AVMs ) instead of an appraisers independent analysis. The lender’s valuation may aid them in the underwriting of the loan but it may not accurately reflect the market value of the home.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

It’s also the appraiser’s job to develop an opinion on a home’s fair market value, and just because the buyer and seller have agreed on a price doesn’t mean that’s the true value of the property, said Francois Gregoire, broker, appraiser, instructor, and president of Gregoire & Gregoire Inc.,

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Appraisal Value Vs. Sale Price

Appraisal Today

Value is defined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as: “The monetary relationship between properties and those who buy, sell, or use those properties, expressed as an opinion of the worth of a property at a given time. Unlike value, price is not an opinion. What is Sale Price? It is a fact.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

Its important to note that in King County, property taxes are based on assessed value, not the actual sale price. That said, the price is often used as a key indicator of market value for future assessments. Garden displays, seminars and hundreds of vendors fill the Seattle Convention Center (705 Pike St.) Various times.