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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised.

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Maintain that Workfile

Appraisal Buzz

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern.

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How to Upgrade Your Appraisal License

McKissock

However, these are the general guidelines you’ll need to follow to meet the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria. Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property. Solar Panels and Other Green Features Are a Good Investment.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

Ask an appraiser about their education and licensing. Federal law mandates state certification for most appraisers. The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Evaluate the appraiser’s experience.

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Avoid Appraisal Disciplinary Action with These Do’s and Don’ts

McKissock

Changing the appraised value simply for the purpose of meeting the contract sales price is not a good reason. Such an act might appear to make everybody happy, e.g., the lender/client gets to make a loan, the real estate agent gets a commission, the buyers get the house, etc. And it’s not going to be good.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. For example, I’m appraising a Victorian built before 1910. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. I see very different levels of inspectors.