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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage.

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

Appraisal Hub

As a seasoned appraiser in the vibrant real estate market of Toronto, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. That’s right!

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

Selling your home to a family member is called a controlled transaction, while selling your home on the open market is referred to as an arm’s length transaction. The majority of real estate sales fall under this category and usually employ a buyer’s and seller’s agent who negotiate on behalf of their respective parties.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “The definition of market value.”

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

Birmingham Appraisal

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Factors Considered by Appraisers When determining the value of a property, appraisers consider several crucial factors.

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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. This will help establish rapport and trust with the appraiser.