Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

For many, buying a home is a complex process, and navigating the real estate market’s rules and regulations can be tricky, especially in states where property sale prices remain a secret. Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. That is a lot of bread!

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you’re a first-time home buyer approaching the finish line in the journey to your new home, you want nothing to go wrong, right? These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 24, 2021

This process has appraisers review location, condition, and other variables so they can assess whether buyers will be interested. Challenges often arise in how professionals figure out the overall value of multifamily homes. It lets appraisers know how much buyers would pay for a similar home in the current market.

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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. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value.

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JMV Lending

APRIL 18, 2024

We had an appraisal come in $40,000 under contract a few weeks ago and both the buyers and sellers were furious solely because they did not understand appraisal guidelines. The post Appraised Value Can’t Exceed Highest Comps; Appraised Value Market Value; WHY WE NEED AGENTS!

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

The MSR market has been on a bit of a tear since the start of the year, with values rising rapidly and creating opportunities for many lenders to bolster their balance sheets. The five-year notes bear an interest rate of 4.19% above the 30-day average Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, according to the SEC document.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The standard residential appraisal report form’s definition of Market Value states in part: “ Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: buyer and seller are typically motivated…”.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value. Is there anything about the improvements that would positively or negatively impact its market value? Appraisers look at homes that have sold, that are listed, and those under contract.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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Realtor

MAY 17, 2023

While it’s certainly true that you can let go of the anxiety of needing to show your home at any moment, you still need to cooperate with your buyer, the buyer’s agent, and the commitments made in the contract. Once the contract has been signed, a seller can’t renegotiate the price higher.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

FPI's apparent belief that most of the high-end development sold ended up as empty pied-a-terres while wealthy buyers bid up the prices is incorrect. That article came out in 2014 right as the housing market was peaking. January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract).

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. Buyers gaining power & farewell real estate honeymoon – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. When should we analyze the contract?

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The answer is the listing agents pricing strategy and the buyers agents buying strategy. The lender will go through the appraisal with a fine tooth comb and microscope, while ignoring the fact the initial BPO and CMA which led to the listed price the contract was formed around, was totally inadequate and riddled with errors.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Fires, multiple offers, & new flooring – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Is My Home Appraisal Confidential? – APPRAISAL TODAY.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Here’s more on the home appraisal process, so you can learn the true value of your future home. An appraiser’s job is to determine the current value of a property for the potential buyer. The loan agreement normally contains a set value for the appraisal of property. What is the job of an appraiser?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

So, it does not appear to have been exposed to the market. 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. Especially if the home being appraised is in a neighborhood that is underserved.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding. While most states allow fair market value to be established using traditional appraisal approaches (e.g.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you’re a first-time home buyer approaching the finish line in the journey to your new home, you want nothing to go wrong, right? These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected.

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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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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

They are: (1) the asset-based approach; (2) the earning value approach; and (3) the market value approach. The key is to apply the optimal approach for each business, based on the business’s capital structure, management, prospective future earnings, and market value. The market value approach.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

The buyers inspector will be looking through every nook and cranny so its a good idea to knock out any issues likely to show up on an inspection. Showing you have taken great care of your home goes over very well with potential buyers. Some buyers are searching/looking on the fly and if you turn them away, they may not come back.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

In fact, most clients now believe a buyer should be able to identify one of three home options, negotiate a favorable sales price, and close on that property in half an hour just like they do on TV! I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing.

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McKissock

JULY 27, 2021

Many survey respondents emphasized the importance of making sure your work is as detailed and well-supported as possible—by means of careful comparable selection and analysis, thorough documentation, and clear explanation of why the available comps do not support the contract price. ” “Market analysis and illustrations.”

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The bottom line is that while a Zillow Zestimate or any other AVM model may give you a 20,000-foot view of the general price range of a property, an appraisal performed by a live person provides a more focused and accurate estimate of the home’s value that can be used to make an informed loan or purchase decision.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

This can create challenges for both agents and appraisers, especially when it comes to determining the market value of the property. As an agent, you might think that multiple offers are a clear indication of market value and that the highest offer should be accepted as such.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of market trends when completing a real estate appraisal.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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 No lender will approve a mortgage on a home that is valued less than the agreed sales price.). Yes, “crap!”

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McKissock

OCTOBER 3, 2021

As a wholesaler, you need to find a property for sale, acquire a contract from the seller, identify a buyer, and assign the contract to him or her. The only costs you have to cover are those for finding a property for sale and for marketing the property to interested buyers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Now consider the buyer of a residential property, typically an individual looking for a place to call home. The most critical factors for commercial property investors are not the same as the typical home buyer. Explanation of potential risks you may face or negative aspects that may impact the market value of the commercial property.

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Empire Appraisal Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Dangers of Overpricing a Home By Diane Jones Overpricing can scare off buyers, leading a home to be on the market longer. You want to create demand where buyers are chasing you instead of you chasing the demand for your home. Overpricing can scare off buyers and cause your home to be on the market longer.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JULY 29, 2024

The plaintiffs argued that real estate commission rates were excessively high, that agents representing buyers were overpaid, and that NAR’s practices led to inflated commission rates. Instead, the listing contract and the buyer’s agency contract will contain the agreed compensation, which cannot be published on NAR-authorized sites.

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