Property Identification: The Sacred Foundation of Real Estate Appraisal
In the meticulous world of real estate appraisal, one principle stands above all others: you cannot value what you cannot identify correctly. Wheth...
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Appraisal methodology, property identification, damages, feasibility, report writing, market analysis, and professional standards.
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More Than Comparables: Rethinking How Appraisers Value Real Estate
The ongoing discussion surrounding Villar Land’s reported ₱1.5-trillion valuation has prompted a renewed focus on how real estate is valued in the ...
Read ArticleJust Compensation Starts with Just Valuation
The right to just compensation is a cornerstone of constitutional property protection in the Philippines. But just compensation cannot exist withou...
Read ArticleWhy Effective Report Writing Adds Value
In the practice of real estate appraisal, much emphasis is often placed on the technical process of valuation—data collection, market analysis, and...
Read ArticleOne Hat at a Time: Ethical and Legal Boundaries in Real Estate Practice
In Philippine real estate practice, a professional may wear multiple hats: appraiser, broker, consultant, or assessor. With these roles come distin...
Read ArticleReal Estate Damage Valuation
Recently, numerous clients requested for appraisal of the damage caused by Typhoon Yolanda and a government infrastructure project. In the wake of ...
Read ArticleFeasibility Studies for Real Estate Development Projects
Feasibility studies are an essential aspect of real estate development, as they help to determine the viability and profitability of a potential pr...
Read ArticleHighest and best use in Expropriation Cases
Highest and best use (HBU) can be used to determine compensation in expropriation cases. HBU refers to the most profitable and legally permissible ...
Read ArticleAppraisal is market analysis
Location, location, location is perhaps the age-old adage that we have learned in real estate. The real estate market is dynamic, seldom static, an...
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