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17 Considerations Appraisers Use When Comparing Your Property to Other Properties in the Marketplace 1. The market conditions on the date of sale 2. Location, Location, Location 3. The site/view both looking at the property and looking from the property 4. The design and appeal of the dwelling 5. The quality of construction 6. Age of property 7. Condition of Property 8. Total number of rooms 9. Number and type of rooms (numbers of beds and baths) 10. Square footage (gross livable area) 11. Is there a basement? 12. Is the basement finished? 13. How functional is the property? 14. Is there central heat and air? 15. What type of car storage is available (garage, carport, etc.) 16. Are there any special features that your property offers? 17. Were there any special financing or special sale considerations that might have impacted value for comparable properties? The above checklist is not a substitute for legal, tax, or other professional advice