Appraisal report & legal matters
When can an expert be challenged for bias?
Which grounds hold up, what period applies — and why an unwelcome result alone is not enough
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Appraisal report & legal matters
What time limits apply to objections against a court-appointed report?
Why the technical review must start early, and what remains possible once the period has expired
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Appraisal report & legal matters
What significance does a valuer's second opinion have in practice?
A professional second opinion can objectively assess existing doubts about an appraisal report and either confirm or qualify them. It is often obtained before major financial decisions or in disputes between multiple parties.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
How does a market value appraisal differ from a building defect report?
A building damage report technically analyzes the cause and extent of specific structural defects, while the market value appraisal quantifies their economic impact on the overall value of the property. Both reports complement each other when damage is value-relevant.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
What is an arbitration appraisal and when is it agreed upon?
An arbitration appraisal is a contractually agreed appraisal that is binding on both parties, intended to avoid a judicial dispute over contested value issues from the outset.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
What is the difference between a market value appraisal and a damage appraisal report?
A market value appraisal determines the market value of a property, while a damage appraisal report documents specific structural damage and establishes its cause as well as the costs of remediation. Both types of appraisal reports frequently complement each other in cases of value-reducing defects.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
Can an appraisal report be legally replaced by an AI or an online tool?
No, automated online estimates can provide initial indications, but they cannot replace a legally sound market value appraisal, as they cannot account for individual property characteristics, legal circumstances, and actual condition.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
What happens if the client provides false information to the valuer?
If an appraisal report is based on deliberately false information provided by the client, this can distort the result and, in the event of a dispute, lead to the appraisal report being unusable as well as legal consequences for the client.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
How long must a valuer retain their appraisal reports?
Eine gesetzlich einheitliche Aufbewahrungsfrist existiert nicht. Die Aufbewahrung richtet sich nach den jeweils anwendbaren gesetzlichen und vertraglichen Vorgaben.
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Appraisal report & legal matters
Can I, as the client, influence the outcome of an appraisal report?
We do not allow our professional judgment to be influenced by the client's wishes. However, clients can contribute to a precise and, for them, favorable yet correct result by providing complete and truthful information and documents.
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