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Herring Realty Advisors is pleased to introduce Michael LeMieux-Bott as our Property Research Analyst.

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Luxury Series – Part 2

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David and Shannon Herring of Herring Realty Advisors recently attended the 2026 Lay of the Land Conference hosted by Saunders. Staying engaged in the market and continuing education is part of how we approach valuation w...

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Last month, my wife Shannon Herring, who also serves as our office manager and an associate appraiser, and I attended the 2026 Lay of the Land Conference in Lakeland. The event is hosted by Saunders Real Estate and bring...

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Luxury Series – Part 1

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When a property owner passes away, real estate often becomes part of the estate settlement and tax reporting process. Executors, family members, financial planners, attorneys, and Realtors frequently assume the appraisal...

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In October of 2020, I added a drone to my appraisal toolkit and earned my FAA Remote Pilot license. Since then, I have always used my trusted Mavic Air 2 during property inspections. Recently, I upgraded to a DJI Air 3S....

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UAD 3.6 Is Here

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As our work here at Herring Realty Advisors has continued to evolve, certain assignments require a more specialized focus. Litigation-driven valuation is one of those areas. These assignments are not prepared for routine...

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David B. Herring, owner and principal appraiser of Herring Realty Advisors, earned the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers at the end of 2025. ASFM...

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When you need reliable, IRS-compliant valuations for estate purposes, Herring Realty Advisors is here to help. Our team’s expertise ensures your property appraisals are thorough, precise, and suited to meet IRS requireme...

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While appraisers do not operate as building code inspectors, it's essential to be cognizant of the minimum requirements in place for rooms and construction, particularly when questions arise regarding what constitutes a ...

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The world of property appraisals, particularly when it comes to residential properties zoned as commercial, can be complicated. For instance, consider a property being purchased for security for a residential loan, curre...

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The contemporary real estate landscape is witnessing a surge in non-conventional homes, such as steel-framed properties, commonly referred to as barnominiums or shop houses. Lenders, mortgage brokers, and Realtors amidst...

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Congratulations are in order! We here at Herring Realty Advisors are thrilled to announce that Seth Philip Shore, an appraiser that works with our office, has successfully completed the rigorous requirements of the Appra...

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Fannie Mae's recent announcement regarding the approval of six vendors for their new valuation initiative has created quite a stir within the real estate industry. While some professionals view the changes with caution, ...

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Here is why hiring an appraiser and real estate agent is crucial.

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Attorneys, are you navigating real property appraisals in the context of divorce, estates, or lawsuits? Here are ten best practices to keep in mind:\n \n1. Order the Appraisal in Advance:

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a guide this month about the ongoing appraisal modernization process entitled, \"Appraisal Data Collectors: What You Should Know\". Below is a summary of that report.

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One of the most common misconceptions about lending is that the bank-ordered appraisal validates or refutes the contract sales price. While it is easy to think this as most borrowers have to pay for their own appraisals ...

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Price per square foot is one of the least reliable ways to compare residential homes or estimate a home’s market value. It’s included in appraisals and in many other forms as a reference, but we never use that raw figure...

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We often discuss the difference between Cost and Value with our clients when discussing what was paid for an improvement versus how much it will yield from the market. If you spend the right amount of money on the right ...

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Opendoor just got a huge cash infusion last month. One of the biggest parts of their pitch is that selling a house is difficult and takes a long time. Their data support for that is questionable, but we do see houses tha...

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There is a wide array (pardon the solar pun) of factors to consider when tasked with solar photovoltaic (PV) system valuation. This short post will identify some of the major issues a REALTOR® or an appraiser must unders...

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There are countless ways of getting a value on a house. But how valuable is that value?

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Appraisers are the worst, aren’t they? Always working against agents! 

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We know that Realtors work long hours on deals and you could say that many deals become so time-consuming they feel as if they require the effort of a newborn baby to get the deal done. As appraisers, we know no one want...

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Some have a misconception that home improvements translate into dollar-for-dollar increases in property value. The cost value is important and factored into various calculations, but cost and value are two different conc...

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You should never leave money on the table. 

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Appraisers and Home Inspectors both must show up and inspect the property, so they’re basically the same thing, right?

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If the last word of that question has you tongue-tied just keep reading. According to Vocabulary.com, a sesquipedalian is an adjective to describe a word that is very long and multisyllabic. Sesquipedalian can also be us...

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Recently we helped a client with a pre-listing appraisal. She needed to sell her home due to some tough life circumstances and needed to know the current market value of her home. The first appraiser she contacted told h...

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It’s understandable to want to save money when selling your home, but is skipping the agent worth it? New data suggests that is not the case.

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With over 500 solar companies located in the state, solar prices declining ~53% over the past 5 years, and with 233 days of sunshine per year in the Orlando area, it is no wonder Florida is poised to see large increases ...

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