property valuation

Which Property to Buy?

by Anwell Tsai | January 15, 2009

Let’s assume you’ve been presented with two outstanding investment properties to purchase. Both can be purchased at a great discount and share similar risk profiles, though property A is significantly more expensive than property B. You’ve spent hours analyzing this to no avail. You have done extensive research in the market area. You know what [...]

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Why You Must Adjust for Conditions of Sale in a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

by Anwell Tsai | October 29, 2008

In a Comparative Market Analysis, adjustments to comparable property oftentimes are made to reflect the motivations of a delineated market area’s typical buyer and seller. Adjustments for conditions of sale reflect the motivations of buyers and sellers when they are not typically motivated and purchases do not reflect arm’s-length transactions. ADJUST FOR SALES BETWEEN RELATIVES/FRIENDS [...]

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Pair Data Analysis, an Investors Best Friend

by Anwell Tsai | October 23, 2008

When sufficient data is available, paired data analysis can be utilized as one of the most persuasive tools in a Comparative Market Analysis. Paired data analysis can be broken down into two categories: Primary pairings (pairs of sales that are identical except for one component) and secondary pairings. Primary pairings should be used first and [...]

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