As refinances have slowed down a bit with the recent interest increase, I’ve had a moment to take a breath and reflect on a few topics. One issue that concerns many appraisers is the attempt by some to implement a hybrid appraisal product.
Bill Pastuszek, MAI, ASA, MRA, heads Shepherd Associates, Newton, Mass.
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The fact that appraisers spend little time with buyers during their property search, comparing neighborhoods, viewing possible alternatives, and trading off amenities between different offers is perhaps the largest gap in our knowledge of the market. When buyers or tenants view a property what do they see?
Shaun Fitzgerald is the owner of Fitzgerald Appraisals, Easton Mass
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Bud Clarke, MAI, is the 2018 president of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and senior vice president at...
CPA Business Valuation
The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy regulates approximately 13,000 CPAs. Adhering to AICPA valuati...
Maria Hopkins, SRA, RA, is president of Maria Hopkins Associates, Spencer, Mass.
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Jeff Bradford is founder and CEO of Bradford Technologies, Inc., San Jose, CA
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Thomas Jensen, MAI, is an associate director at Integra Realty Resources, Boston, Mass.
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Interest Rates: Our friend and worst enemy
If you have experienced a recent slowdown in appraisal volume, there is an answer for you. A p...
