Chapter 6.1: Appraisals Introduction Flashcards
Real estate is different then other assets as it is __________ and ____________
Unique and heterogeneous
Heterogeneous = different, not the same!
Real estate is different then other assets as it has a _________________ - causes limited data sources available
Low turnover
Real estate is different then other assets as it is _____ / __________ (the life of the building depends on its ______________________)
Durable / long lasting
Economic durability , not physical!
Real estate is different then other assets as it’s ________ / _________, as in stuck in one place
Local / Immobile
It can’t be moved!
The immobility of real estate leads to positive and negative _______________
Externalities
Real property markets are local by nature due to the ____________ of real property
Immobility
Heterogeneous means what? In real estate specifically…
Knowledge concerning one property cannot necessarily be applied to another property
The complexity of real estate as a product required the involvement of an ________________
Expert appraiser
Appraisers are needed as real estate is __________ - meaning what?
Unique
It is difficult to find real properties that are very much alike
Who can conduct appraisals?
Anyone!
BC has no __________________ for who can conduct an appraisal
Licensing requirements
______________ is self regulating by professional association
Appraisal
Those who can conduct appraisals require education programs, experience requirements, _______________, and ____________
Code of ethics
Insurance
The courts may conclude that even people without formal training as appraisers are responsible for their actions in the role of _______________
Appraisal work
Who needs appraisals?
Formal (specific contracts)
- Mortgage finance
- Expropriation
- Property Tax Assessment
- Insurance
- Executor of an estate
But never strata councils
Who needs appraisals
Informal (no specific contract)
- from real estate agents
- any time properties are bought or sold
Usually part of larger package of jobs and this is just a component
The appraiser must determine the __________________ and the level of information required to produce credible and reliable results
Scope of work
The appraiser must determine the _________________________
Clients intended use
The appraiser must consider the ______________ of the report
effective date
Aka the specific date an evaluation is made
The appraisal must understand that _________________ may be acceptable if it falls within the requested scope of work
Limited detail
The appraiser cannot ____________________ to identify and resolve the problem
The client
Even if it is the client who is requesting the information
The registered owner is not the ______________________________
Ultimate source of data on the property
Yes they may have lived there for a decade, but they’re not always correct
2 reasons why the client has requested an appraisal
1) statutory reasons
2) market reason
1) Statutory reason
Part of Why the Client has Requested the Appraisal
Expropriation or taxation purposes
2) market reason
Part of Why the Client has Requested the Appraisal
Buying, selling, leasing, or developing a property
Where the appraiser may consider market data and is not forced to follow government statues
Appraiser are liable under two types of law, which are:
1) contract law
2) tort law
1) contract law
Appraisers are liable under 2 types of law, this being 1
Formal - breach of contract
When you have a contract with an appraiser
Such as banks, lenders, government
2) tort law
Appraisers are liable under 2 types of law, this being
Informal - negligence
3rd party can reasonably rely on the appraisal report
Such as buyers and sellers
Remember, tort = wrongdoing
One legal responsibly of an appraiser is the ______________ to both parties
Legal liability
Appraisers have no set limit of _____________________ in appraisal work - it will vary based on the market and complexity of the appraisal needing to be done
Allowable error
A margin of error of +/- _____% is allowed for finding market value of common property types with enough data
+/- 10% boi
There is no ________ required for appraisals
License
But just schooling and experience
The courts have recognized that a reasonable ____________________ exists when calculating __________ resulting from a negligent appraisal
Margin of error
Damages
An appraiser may be held liable for ____________ if a property is ____________
Negligence
Over-valued
What is ceiling price ?
The highest price the BUYER is willing to pay
Either equal to or below the asking price (as the buyer wants the best and lowest deal)
Is the ceiling price objective or subjective
It is 100% subjective as you decide how much you’re willing to spend