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        "text": "A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) provides an estimate of a property's value based on recent sales of similar homes in the area, typically used by real estate agents to help price a home for sale. It's a quick overview. A formal appraisal, conducted by a licensed appraiser, is a more detailed and legally recognized valuation, often required by lenders for financing. Appraisals typically involve a deeper analysis of specific property features, including the unique aspects of waterfront properties like seawalls and dockage, offering a more precise value for legal or lending purposes.",
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        "description": "A CMA is an agent's sales estimate, while a formal appraisal is a legally recognized, detailed valuation by a licensed professional, often for lending."
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  "description": "A CMA is an agent's sales estimate, while a formal appraisal is a legally recognized, detailed valuation by a licensed professional, often for lending."
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