Appraisal Flashcards
Appraising
Estimate of value for lenders, sellers, buyers, insurance co. etc.
Fair Market Value Requirements
Knowledgeable buyers and sellers AND an arm’s length transaction (no undue pressure)
Supply and Demand Effects
value of homes and rental rates.
Factors: Interest rates, economy, and age demographics.
Sellers Market - Low supply, high demand.
Characteristics of Value (DUST)
Demand, Utility, Scarcity, Transferability.
Value Depreciation
Homes goes down in value due to age, wear and tear. Depreciable base - depreciation + land
3 Types of Depreciation
- Physical Deterioration
- Functional Obsolescence
- External (economic) Obsolescence
Physical Deterioration
Caused by neglect or deferred maintenance. Usually curable
Functional Obsolescence
Items inside property lines that are no longer wanted, useful, or outdated. Ex. Out house. Usually curable except for a bad floor plan (Incurable)
External (economic) Obsolescence
Items outside property lines. Almost always incurable. Road or zoning changes; smokestacks, paper factory, railway, race track, etc
Principals of Value - Highest and Best
Use that provides the greatest net return on the land. The value of today’s use.
Principals of Value - Substitution (Comparables)
Property only worth what one can get another one for that is just like it. Best indicator of value.
Principals of value- Conformity
Properties should be similar to surrounding properties for greatest value.
principals of Value - Anticipation
Look to the future for value
Principals of Value - Competition
High profits attract the competition
Principals of value - Contribution
The cost of an improvement adds that much to the toal value of property