Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“I get tons of emails every day from investors looking for properties, but of course, they only want homes that are under market value, which are hard to come by. When they find those properties, they pile in,” Carrie Caruthers, a Redfin real estate agent in Riverside County, California, said in the report.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2021

Buying your dream home starts with being a well-prepared buyer and beginning the mortgage application process before you even look at homes. The number of days on the market before an offer is accepted is usually six days, and everyone knows it’s going to sell above market value.” Presented by: Citi.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And third, the only thing of value that the referring party may receive is a return on an ownership interest. What the investigators are finding — not in every case, but in a majority of the cases — is that the investment is proper and they are paying fair market value for the investment.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

With real estate inventory at a near-record low, buyers seeking a place to call home are facing stiff competition as bidding wars continue to be commonplace. According to a recent survey, 73% of real estate firms reported an increase in seller impersonation attempts this year. We can reverse this trend.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

Interest rates impact the housing market significantly — demand can rise or fall any time they go up or down. When the market enters a phase more favorable to sellers, appraisers may find themselves caught in a crossfire between what buyers think is fair and what the homeowner expects. You can pull the comps on it for reference.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers. Ever heard of straw buyers?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Altos considers anything above a Market Action Index of 30 to be a seller’s market. While the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont housing market may be decently hot, local real estate agents feel that it could be hotter. Although agents say buyer demand remains strong, some are becoming frustrated. “It

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

They were able to get others to declare the value as fair, but some valued fair as high as possible. They found liar buyers. Everything worked well so long as “value” equaled price! We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. buyer and seller are avariciously motivated; biased.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. Agents who prefer face-to-face prospecting and who want a reason to reach out to their networks with an invitation.

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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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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

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?” ” “The definition of market value.” ” “How value is derived.” That determines value.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I can see why loan officers, real estate agents, or buyers might push back on appraisers’ conclusions. The second thing, and most everyone who is tracking this data already knows this, is that this data and the indexes that spring from them are all lagging indicators of the health of a given market.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

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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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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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

Then, posing as the property owner, the scammer contacts a real estate agent to list the property. The property is then listed, typically below market value to generate interest in the listing. Oftentimes this leads to the discovery of vacant lots. Cronkright II, Executive Chairman of CertifID.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2023

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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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. Title fees Finish all those small projects youve been talking about for five years.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Even before the pandemic, homebuyers and sellers were experimenting with a new, online model of real estate — instant buying, or “iBuying.” However, do-it-yourself home-buying and selling can be overwhelming because buyers and sellers are inundated with information without knowing what to do with it.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Underpriced or unique listings are ideal candidates for open houses, but look for listings that align with your market niche. Running an open house at a mansion might sound fun, but it wont help your business if you focus on new or move-up buyers. This flyer will be a critical marketing asset for your open house.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When this article was published, the unemployment rate is at 4.2%, inflation is above 6%, and both stock market and housing market values are elevated. months, but the addition of new homes to the mix should lead to more choices for potential buyers in 2022, including many who had hesitated to list their homes in 2021.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

You’ve found your dream home (or a buyer for your property), the offer is accepted, and thenthe appraisal comes in lower than the agreed-upon price. This scenario, known as a “low appraisal” or “appraisal gap,” can derail a real estate transaction.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

I’ve noticed recently that when I call real estate agents to confirm information about properties I am using in my appraisal, almost every agent answers their phone and if they don’t, even if I don’t leave a message, they call me back. So, things really have slowed significantly.

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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. Real estate agents are typically the individuals who provide information in the MLS. The more accurate the data, the more supportable our conclusions are.

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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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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “And The final word?

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Don’t put too much stock in home improvements We’re sure your brand-new kitchen is stunning but don’t be surprised if it doesn’t proportionally raise your home’s market value when it comes to the home appraisals. If you spent $50,000, you’re likely to see only a fraction of that returned in value.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 29, 2025

Closed sales show what buyers recently paid, but active listings reveal current competition, and pending sales highlight what buyers are willing to pay before deals officially close. By analyzing all three, appraisers get a well-rounded view of the markets activity. Many times the quality of the amenity will vary as well.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This is unlike a Real Estate Agent whose goal is to secure you the highest price possible when selling your home. The Real Estate Agent does take a fee though the best Agents usually will net you a price far higher than their commission making the return on investment more than worth it.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 31, 2025

Understanding Real Estate Appraisals in New Albany In real estate transactions, a real estate appraisal is very important. A qualified professional appraiser gives an unbiased estimate of the property’s market value. Buyers and sellers must understand these factors to make smart choices.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

Whether selling a cozy condo in the heart of downtown or a sprawling estate in the countryside, having a checklist to sell a house is essential to organizing yourself, maximizing your home’s value, and appealing to potential buyers. this Selling a House Checklist), you can confidently navigate the process.

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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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