Valuing Property in a Divorce: What to Know
Divorce is an emotional and challenging time, often marked by difficult decisions and complex negotiations. One of the most significant assets to address is your family home or other real...
How to Determine Fair Market Value of Farmland: A Comprehensive Guide
Imagine standing on a vast expanse of fertile soil, the sun rising over rolling fields as a gentle breeze carries the scent of earth and crops. This is not just...
Land Appraisals: What You Need to Know
Land appraisals are complex. They involve evaluating various factors and applying specific valuation methods to arrive at a fair market value. With so many things to consider, it's no wonder...
What Is A Hybrid Appraisal
A hybrid appraisal is a real estate valuation approach that combines aspects of both traditional appraisals and automated valuation models (AVMs). In a hybrid appraisal, a third party inspector typically...
The Quick Real Estate Valuation Glossary
A lot of lingo is thrown around in the real estate and financial markets that can sometimes be confusing. And our team of experts is here to help share their...
A Quick Guide to Property Data Collection
In the realm of real estate, the foundation of informed decision-making lies in accurate property data. Enter Property Data Collection (PDC) — the systematic process of observing and reporting property...
Sales Comparison Approach Real Estate Evaluation Process
When writing an evaluation report, there are three main approaches that a report writer can perform to derive the value of a property. The most common of these is the...
Understanding the Role of Market Value in Executor Sales
Executors are tasked with acting in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries. When it comes to the sale of property by an executor, one burning question often...
Meet Katie Grosek – Your Commercial Review Manager
We’d like to introduce you to Katie Grosek, the dynamic force behind our commercial review process. As the Commercial Review Manager for Akrivis, Katie plays a pivotal role in ensuring...
6 Reasons Why Human Real Estate Evaluations Are Superior to AVMs
In the digital era, Automated Value Models (AVMs) have gained popularity for providing quick and automated real estate evaluations. However, when it comes to accurately valuing properties, human real estate...