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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

The appraiser is looking at the physical characteristics of the property, including: gross living area (heated/cooled above grade size of the home), quality of construction, condition of improvements, layout, features/amenities, design/appeal, landscape, view, site characteristics (e.g. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Recent Comparable Sales: Appraisers analyze recent sales data of comparable properties in the area to provide a market-derived opinion of value. Importance of Accurate Pricing Accurate pricing is vital for both sellers and buyers. Here are some valuable insights and tips: 1.

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6 Ways Agents Can Use Their MLS Listings To Help Appraisers

Birmingham Appraisal

This is especially true when you consider the fact that most other agents, in addition to appraisers, use this information to determine the price per square foot. The Birmingham MLS allows the agent to list several different sources for this information, including tax records, sellers, building plans, and appraisers.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Home Pricing in Birmingham, AL: 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

Birmingham Appraisal

These Appraiser Tips for Home Pricing in Birmingham, AL Could Save You Thousands Correctly pricing a home is one of the most critical factors in successfully selling real estate, particularly in a dynamic market like we currently have in many parts of the country.

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Tips for Homeowners Concerned About Appraisals Below Contract Price

Will Springer Realtor

Not all home appraisals – and those who conduct them – are created equal. The home is under contact, seller and buyer have agreed to terms. Buyer is financing the purchase through a mortgage lender and the underwriter wishes to confirm the value of the home before issuing the loan. (No Home Appraisal Tips for Buyers ).