Elements of a properly prepared appraisal report include:

 

• Name and Address of Client
• Name, Contact Information and Qualifications of the Appraiser
• Signed Certification
• Scope of Work Narrative
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• Purpose of the Appraisal
•      Insurance
•      Donation
•      Estate
•      Equitable Distribution
•      Damage Claims and Inspecitions
•      Estate Planning
•      Liquidation
•      Pre Move Inspecetions
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• Approaches to Value
•      Fair Market Value
•      Replacement Cost
•      Marketable Cash Value
•      Liquidation Value
•      Replacement Cost New
•      Reproduction Cost
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• Approaches to Value
•      Market Data/Sales Comarison
•      Cost
•      Income
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• Types of Reports
•      Restricted Use
•      Summary
•      Self Contained
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• Market Analysis and Defined Value Conclusions
• Property Descriptions
• Extraordinary Assumptions
• Limiting Conditions
• Pagination and other formatting techniques
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