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Exposure Time vs. Marketing Time: Why the Clock Matters in Appraisals

If you've read through an appraisal report, you probably saw the appraiser's estimated exposure time for the property being appraised. What is the exposure time and how does it differ from marketing time? Why are both important factors to consider? I talk about it in this article. I hope you enjoy it!

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How Can an Appraisal Be โ€œAccurateโ€ If Itโ€™s Just an Opinion?

An appraisal is a licensed or certified appraiser's opinion of the value of a property. Since it's just their opinion, what makes it accurate? Can two different opinions be accurate? What questions can be asked to aid in determining whether the appraisal is credible? In this article, I discuss this.

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Appraising Hoarder Homes: Key Considerations

Appraising the home of someone who suffers from hoarding disorder can be challenging. In this article, I discuss some of the challenges appraisers face and things to remember.