Oct 07, 2012
A real estate appraisal develops an opinion on the value of a property. Most often, the use is to determine the market value of a home for a buyer and seller. However, because no two properties are alike and they may serve different needs such as a commercial space versus a home, there are different types of values sought…View the full report…
Sep 30, 2012
If you are filing for bankruptcy, getting a bankruptcy appraisal may be one of the most important things you do. Filing for bankruptcy as a means to control of your finances is a difficult, yet sometimes necessary procedure. When you file, you must provide the court with transparent records of your income, debt and any other financial affiliations. While gathering current…View the full report…
Sep 17, 2012
It’s an unfortunate time when you are going through a divorce. Whether it is amicable or challenging, there are several things that need to be divided. A division of property (or properties) is often on top of the priority list for divorcing couples. But where do you even begin? You must begin with a professional…View the full report…
Sep 11, 2012
There are a great many online sites that allow you to check out how much homes in your area are worth. This makes it easy for the average person to feel like they can appraise their own home. While a DIY appraisal may seem like a cost efficient way to do things, there are a…View the full report…
Sep 06, 2012
Most people think that the only reason to get a home appraisal is because they are refinancing or financing a purchase of a home. There are actually a host of other reasons too. An appraiser is always a valuable third party correspondent in many other circumstances. Here are some examples where an appraisal may come…View the full report…
Aug 26, 2012
Recently, real estate agent Barbara Cocoran went on the Today Show to discuss real estate pricing for the rich and famous. The high end market of celebrity real estate is not like regular real estate, not even compared to millionaires who own mansions in exclusive neighborhoods. According to Cocoran, buyers pay a premium prices on…View the full report…
Jul 30, 2012
A local appraiser we work with recently received a call to appraise a home in Florida. The home owner said that his home consisted of 2 acres of land and a partially built residence. He wanted to know if an “as-is” appraisal for the property was a good idea. Normally, homes that are under construction are not good…View the full report…
Jul 24, 2012
The short answer is yes. However, the long answer requires some consideration. As we’ve discussed before, the most accurate appraisal figures come from the comps in the vicinity of the subject property. “Comps” is just a term appraisers use to describe comparable properties in your area. So, comps are homes with the same or similar…View the full report…
Jul 20, 2012
The answer really depends on your individual situation. What most of our clients do is just order one appraisal when divorce proceedings are getting close. If the husband and wife can agree on the value then there is no need for a second appraisal. In cases where they can not agree on the value, the…View the full report…
Jul 14, 2012
It’s common knowledge that homeowners prepare their homes for home sales. They clean and make sure that all possible repair work has been done before the real estate agent and potential buyers visit. It’s essential to prepare your home for an appraisal as well. The process leads to a sale and there is no reason…View the full report…
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