market appraisal

But I would rather ask for a second opinion - a market appraisal, as it is formally known.

For instance, though the secondary buyers might have formerly sought only a market appraisal, they may now require a home inspection, too.

Property taxes are levied by municipalities based on fair market appraisal of real property.

Sale prices were established through negotiations between developers selected by the city and the city government, not through a market appraisal.

But he recently backtracked, seeking a price more in line with market appraisals of the work, around $13 million to $14 million.

Now controversial laws set mandatory minimums on house and apartment sales- based on prewar market appraisal data- to prevent any mass exodus from vulnerable areas.

Even Nick Leeming, of Zoopla.com, a website that can supposedly value your home, recommends asking an estate agent for a market appraisal.

Last summer the bank ordered a fair market appraisal on Port Liberte that pegged its value at $88 million, far below the $158 million the developers owed.

"Since, in this case, no consideration would be exchanged, the tax would be determined by a fair market appraisal minus any unpaid balance on any mortgage on the residences."

Marilyn L. Herskovitz, a broker with Albert B. Ashforth in Manhattan who has 15 years experience handling luxury co-ops, said that above all she treats sellers honestly, giving them truthful market appraisals, offering options, and then letting them pick the price that best suits their needs.