It’s not up to us to determine a home’s worth — that’s what a licensed appraiser does. A home appraisal is an independent evaluation that provides an unbiased estimate of a property’s fair market ...

Last few days! Going out of business sale! Prices slashed! All our oriental rugs must go! Personal property appraiser Gabrielle Goodman of Pepper Pike, Ohio, shakes her head when she hears another ...

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The terms “appraised value” and “market value” can confuse buyers and sellers. They both refer to evaluations on your property, yet they come from two different sources and impact the homebuying ...

Home appraisers face competitive pressures and a high level of government regulation, but you can create a high-paying career ...