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Danny Skelly, Luxury Real Estate Agent Colorado and Florida (Orson Hill Realty)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

There are many online resources, but typically they are subscription or fee based. I have not found a free resource or calculator with all the breakdowns. Typically I'd call my insurance man, my local appraiser or check my state website. I know Nevada put out a nice resource a couple years back on their website, we used it to help sister with her ranch.

 

Jan 02, 2023 05:16 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
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I think to some degree that varies by region. I took an appraisal class that helped me greatly.

Jan 02, 2023 05:13 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

An appraiser may be able to help you, Danny.

Jan 02, 2023 03:14 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Contractor, or you could go to a building materials place to price out materials.

Also the 2022 Cost v Value  might help.

Jan 03, 2023 05:00 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Check with a local appraiser. Costs differ by area.

Jan 03, 2023 03:45 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I would consult with 1 or more local appraisers. The values no doubt differ locally so the generic reports we see on line are likely off. I wouldn't base my professional opinion on them.

Jan 02, 2023 08:02 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

When needed, I consult with my local tried, true, and trusted appraiser. 

There are times I get a written quote from a licensed contractor ... and I pay them for their time.  

 

Jan 02, 2023 04:40 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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They are still in a state of change. I like this question. Let's see what is said

Jan 02, 2023 03:06 PM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
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I would definitely contact any appraiser. If you do put something together for clients, remind them you're not an appraiser. 

Jan 03, 2023 06:15 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems that all appraisers are a bit different in how they value things.  I have looked at numerous previous appraisals to get a range of how they value items.

Jan 03, 2023 03:54 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

In your unique real estate market that behaves differently than any of ours do, only the local profession can answer that for your zip code. Not like valuation of a car where does it have the V8 engine or premium leather and sound add or subtract. A fireplace, an extra garage bay, bath or bigger lot.. if your "old one" is out of date, stale, head into the MLS recent sales and study the market for the answers. You could try to lasso a local insurance agent or a tradesmen to pick their brains but market data is where you see the needed adjustments Danny Skelly to know in this neighborhood, in today's market with these plus and minus features and conditions what to tell the buyer and seller to expect in your Colorado pin point location.

Jan 03, 2023 03:41 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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RPR just conducted a survey on this a few weeks ago.

Jan 02, 2023 11:52 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Check with your local Real Estate Association and see if they have a class coming up on appraisals or even the subject you are mentioning here.

Jan 03, 2023 06:37 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I've seen things like this from Home Builders Assoc. but not in some time. I know I've posted about it but it is ancient now.

Candice gave you another source that looks like it might help also.

Jan 03, 2023 06:14 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

In Denver, I have taken classes (the appraiser was the teacher) and they go over the value given for items, and how to adjust.    In-person classes were really good, as lots of items were brought up.   With taking locally, you get the local adjustments.

Jan 02, 2023 02:56 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
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ask a local appraiser

Jan 03, 2023 12:26 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Personally, I'd farm this out to an appraiser.  It'll cost a few hundred, but you get someone who is doing this regularly and, most importantly, you get distance so if the client doesn't like the number it's not your number but the one the appraiser came up with.  Plus it's on their liability insurance now.

Jan 03, 2023 11:12 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

There are manuals ( can’t remember their names) that keep Appraisers updated on these issues 

Jan 07, 2023 03:14 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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It will take a bit of research in your local area. 

Jan 04, 2023 12:33 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Here's what I use - you can search for your area as all areas have very different costs.

Jan 03, 2023 07:17 PM