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Appraisal

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: An opinion of value by a neutral third party, which is generally obtained by comparing similar properties that have recently sold to the property in question.
Also Known As: Appraisal
Common Misspellings: Apprisel
Examples:
The appraisal was prepared by the bank's appraiser and came in slightly above the sales price.

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