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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

Helping the seller understand the true market value of the home given the condition can also be a challenge. After-repair value is the estimated market value of a property in fully repaired condition. Sometimes the seller wants one month rent back. I give them everything. Here are your options.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. A CMA report includes information on similar, comparable properties in the area, including recent sales, active listings and current market trends.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. Usually, the information further supports my opinion of value, when I take a closer look. I had new construction sales that were very comparable.

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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

“The collateral for the loan is the home, so lenders require an independent appraiser to inspect it and advise on its value,” explains Michael Drake , president of PMG Home Loans. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value.

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Demystifying the Residential Appraisal: What Homeowners Need to Know

Appraisal Partners Blog

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the true market value of a property. For sellers, an appraisal helps establish a realistic asking price based on market conditions. For buyers, an appraisal ensures that they are not overpaying for a property.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Geoff Hinton, a professor at the University of Toronto, and two students, constructed a viable neural network. After the agent explains how a chatbot works and the benefits it offers, the agent can let the sellers experience it themselves.

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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

“The collateral for the loan is the home, so lenders require an independent appraiser to inspect it and advise on its value,” explains Michael Drake , president of PMG Home Loans. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value.

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