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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Many homeowners have decided not to sell their homes but to renovate them instead. Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide When it comes time to renovate your home, there are a few things you should know. This post from Aspen Appraisal Services will provide all of the information you need to start planning your home renovation.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. How can you capitalize on your first investment property? Whether your first investment property will be a rental or a flip, your goal is to walk away with more money than you put into it. Let the Renovations Begin! Decide on How to Proceed.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

” I wonder what would have happened if they had hired appraisers to appraise the homes they were buying, and relied upon a professional real property appraisers’ opinion of value when making their decisions? This home has also been renovated in recent years. PROPERTY 2. Not even close!

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Bedroom Requirements and Cleveland Housing Stats

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Our Museum of Natural History was recently renovated. Subscribe If you want to order a residential real property appraisal in Northeast Ohio, click here. Heres a video about Cleveland’s history and current appearance. I enjoyed seeing the coverage of neighborhoods Ive appraised for decades. Enjoy the tour! Check it out!

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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. Defining the Appraisal Scope of Work.

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Real Estate Tech Trends for 2025

GoForrmz

Thankfully, technology will continue to play a pivotal role in not only advancing access and tools but also streamlining real estate processes and improving customer experiences. AR takes this a step further by enabling clients to visualize renovations or furniture placement within a 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. If the exterior of your property looks like it needs renovation, potential buyers may have second thoughts about making an offer or may not even bother to schedule a showing.

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