Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

Earlier in the year, I appraised a home to have a market value that was twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) higher than the contract price. Contrary to popular belief, good appraisers do not magically appraise homes at their contract price simply to rubber-stamp a sales price. The seller will probably never know. The reason?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

Right now, in many contracts, buyers state that they will not pay more than a certain about over the appraised value of a home. Imagine if the appraiser just magically hit the contract price when there was really no support for doing so. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! www.homevaluestories.libsyn.com.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information. While the appraisal is not a guarantee of the final sale price, it can help you understand the fair market value of the home and can assist in making informed decisions during negotiations with the seller.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Summary Why referrals are losing ground to online searches How to meet the needs of todays buyers and sellers Steps to stand out: What sets your online presence apart? If you need some inspiration, check out Coffee & Contracts. Gone are the days of solely relying on referrals to keep your business moving.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 2, 2021

In real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. Are you familiar with a land contract in Ohio, as well as the state-specific requirements? What is a land contract in Ohio, really? Essentially, a land contract is an alternative financing option if you’re investing in: Farmland or raw land.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

I’ve been consuming more news articles, blogs, and podcasts than ever before, but there are always some questions that never seem to get answered. In other words, why are appraiser estimating market value below the contract price so often? But what offer will the seller accept $400,000. The motivation of the seller is obvious.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Could it be because of the racial bias complaint filed against me by an unhappy Seller… Fannie Mae accomplished what they set out to do in July 2011, when they initiated their Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the Uniform Collateral Data Portal. So what’s caused the sudden loss of income?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value. And what happens when the contract price is above the market value? You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

Earlier in the year, I appraised a home to have a market value that was twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) higher than the contract price. Contrary to popular belief, good appraisers do not magically appraise homes at their contract price simply to rubber-stamp a sales price. The seller will probably never know. The reason?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It offers a multichannel online advertising service that finds and attracts potential leads, leveraging search intent targeting and social information to engage with potential buyers and sellers. It should be visually appealing, user-friendly and full of helpful content, including listings, blogs and market insights.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Whether youre representing a seller or assisting a buyer, the more accurate and complete the information you provide, the smoother the process will be. Tip for Agents: If a survey isnt readily available, check with the seller or their title company. Always confirm that the survey reflects the propertys current configuration.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property. Most states prescribe a certain amount of time when the homebuyer can walk away from signing the purchase contract. Have a great weekend!

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. Meanwhile, sellers are anchored to another market completely, he said. The Apple Peeled Blog , February 12, 2019.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 5, 2024

In commercial real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. Are you familiar with a commercial land contract in Ohio, as well as the state-specific requirements? So, what is a commercial land contract in Ohio? Full Guide [2024 Update] appeared first on Staging Site.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Issuance of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) is projected to contract significantly over the next two years in the face of a housing-market contraction, but the actual supply of MBS available for purchase in the private market is expected to swell to record levels over that period. Outright sales of 2% and 2.5%

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The post Under-Valuations Unrelated to Racial Bias appeared on Appraisers Blogs. This is an analysis of Freddie Mac's misleading and basically defamatory paper on Appraisal Gap.…

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

That means you own your website instead of being locked down into a SAAS contract as with other website builders. While Luxury Presence sites don’t come with sophisticated lead capture features or a CRM, users can upgrade to services such as pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, done-for-you blogs and social media marketing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Perhaps the sellers had a pool of buyers looking for homes to buy in this area. Therefore, my opinion of value was in the mid-sixties, which was far below the contract price. Whether or not the seller makes a lot of money on the deal is none of my concern. The MLS reflected it as a pending sale with zero days on the market.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Underpricing: If the home is larger than tax records suggest, the seller may leave money on the table by accepting a lower offer. Renegotiation or contract issues: A low appraisal may require price negotiations, additional buyer funds, or in some cases, cause the deal to fall apart. appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

If you can’t afford to hire a designer or marketing company, Coffee and Contracts is an excellent option. Visit Coffee & Contracts Double-down For everything that is generating a positive ROI (and that you enjoy), double-down. If you love writing, start a blog. The more narrow your niche, the better.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

The GSEs were pretty aggressive in telling their sellers [the lenders] that they were going to enforce the cap, so they had to put things in motion because it’s not like flipping a switch,” Haynie said. You have to get a different kind of contract. You’ve got to set up trading lines.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 11, 2024

HOW FLORIDA'S NEW FLOOD DISCLOSURE REGULATIONS IMPACT BUYERS AND SELLERS In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Florida state lawmakers have passed a new flood disclosure statute for real estate transactions. In this blog, we’ll explore what the new law consists of and how it could affect both buyers and sellers in the Sunshine State.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Market Condition Adjustments Illustration Fannie Mae guidelines emphasize that adjustments made to comparable sales are based on market changes between the contract date of the comparable sales and the effective date of the appraisal. Active listings also provide insight into current seller and buyer motivations.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Related Posts: Seller Filed a Racial Bias Complaint Against Me So what’s caused the sudden loss of income? To lighten the load somewhat from discussions about current highly restrictive language use in appraisal reports that tends to circumvent… The post Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This post will explain what happens when an appraisal comes in low and outline the options for both buyers and sellers. Understanding the Appraisal Gap A low appraisal means the independent appraiser has determined the fair market value of the property is less than the price the buyer and seller agreed upon. The post Low Appraisal?

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the most common questions we get from our home sellers at ListingSpark is “How do I determine what my closing costs are”? For this article, we are going to focus on the home seller closing costs we would typically see in Texas with a residential sale (commercial sales typically have a different set of fees).

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Mashvisor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

These conditions in the contract specify when a buyer can back out without penalty. Thus property sellers… Contingencies are commonplace in real estate transactions, but they could derail a sale.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

In this blog post, well go over the pros and cons of selling as-is in Texas. Selling a house as-is in Texas means the buyer agrees to buy the home in its current condition, and the seller opts to sell as is without making any repairs. The idea of an as-is sale can appeal to sellers for a lot of reasons.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2022? Now two years later , 2022 started with the lowest inventory EVER recorded and while inventory has grown slightly, This means NOW is a still a great time to list and take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers really start to saturate the market. Worried about having to move twice?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 2, 2023

They have safeguards built in to written agreements such as a purchase contract on a home. These are known as contingencies, or conditions, that require the buyer or seller to take an action or possibly a non-action as part of the overall agreement. Lenders also typically require a minimum 3.5% of the offer price for a down payment.)

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Buyers and sellers across King County may answer with an Oh, yeah! Sellers got a head start on spring by introducing more than double the number of homes for sale in December. As inventory builds, more buyers have greater selection and, in theory, can negotiate better terms with sellers. rise from 2019 in Washington.

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Mashvisor

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A home offer is a written contract signed by the buyer and the seller as a consensus to show that both parties agreed to conclude a transaction. It’s a legal…

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