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Retrospective Appraisal Report Challenges

by Administrator on Feb 12, 2017 Litigation / Expert 1557 Views

Appraisers are often offered real estate appraisal assignments related to probate, estate tax planning / reporting, civil litigation and condemnation that require a look back into the past. At times the look back can be many years. Often the appraisal is however only required to look back a year or two and for those assignments most of the data is still available. A 2-year look back in time still requires a search that is more difficult than that required for a current market value report, but assessor sites, real estate sites and your recent appraisal work usually offer support.

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International Clients and Client Protection

by Administrator on Feb 16, 2017 Business Operation 417 Views

International clients are becoming more common for real property appraisers as money from other countries finds its way into the United States. Global investment sales are becoming significant in some markets and they are actually dominating others. So how do appraisers find their way to securing assignment from international clients? Sometimes it's simply the oldest method around, the word-of-mouth method. If you are known in your community or your advertising and promotions reach the right people you may find that you are talking to a representative of a global buyer or a seller. As all appraisers know there are more reasons to appraise real estate than for sales. There are times when companies just want to know what the value of a property or properties are for rental, taxes or for many other reasons. If you get an assignment from a company with many real property holding you can potentially increase your business.

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Asking Price versus Sales Price

Aug 21, 2012 • 1824 Views

Perspective, Bias and Appraiser Influence

Nov 16, 2014 • 802 Views

Mortgage Rate Increases in 2015

Aug 12, 2015 • 379 Views

The Changing Market for Appraisals

Aug 14, 2015 • 1594 Views