Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s dive into appraising kitchens and how the room impacts market value. Functional Obsolescence and Price Point If a back corner kitchen or a galley kitchen does not align with current market preferences for homes of a similar age, it might be considered outdated and impact marketability. Worth reading. percent from 6.52

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. This will help ensure a fair market value. It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

” “The definition of market value.” ” “How value is derived.” ” “Why the price per square foot is not an indicator of value.” ” “That cost does not equal value on homes, and picking comparable sales just to hit contract prices is unethical.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Explanation of potential risks you may face or negative aspects that may impact the market value of the commercial property. Most professional commercial real estate appraisers employ a mix of the following strategies: By cost : How much would it cost to build or significantly renovate the property?

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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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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

Unfortunately a contracts as-is clause can be confusing for some sellers. Some common types of homes that are often sold as-is include: Fixer-uppers : These homes require significant repairs and renovations to make them habitable. A buyer might check the box in the contract that says they are purchasing the home as-is.

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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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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 11, 2024

Smooth Transactions: An accurate appraisal helps ensure that when your home goes under contract, its value won’t become a stumbling block in the sales transaction. Example Benefits: A homeowner in Birmingham decided to get a marketing appraisal before listing her house. Cost does not always equal value.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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. Property Condition Issues: The appraiser might identify significant repair needs or maintenance issues that negatively impact the value.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A home appraisal is an unbiased, professional opinion of a property’s fair market value. For Sellers: An appraisal can help sellers set a realistic asking price, attracting potential buyers and avoiding overpricing, which can lead to a prolonged time on the market. An analysis of the market data and comparable sales.

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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. Condition: The overall condition of a property, including its structural integrity, maintenance, and any necessary repairs or renovations, affects its appraisal value.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

To do a home appraisal, an appraiser considers these main criteria: location, structural condition, additions or renovations, and recent sales of comparable homes, or comparable sales. Low appraisals tend to occur in hot housing markets, where home buyers are often forced to pay above market value for a home.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

To do a home appraisal, an appraiser considers these main criteria: location, structural condition, additions or renovations, and recent sales of comparable homes, or comparable sales. Low appraisals tend to occur in hot housing markets, where home buyers are often forced to pay above market value for a home.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. You can say no to the counteroffer, accept it or propose new changes to the contract. Arriving at a verbal agreement differs from being in a contract.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Geographic Data and Comps, effect of renovation on value, very low foreclosures now, current real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = = $99.5M It’s important to understand the difference between updates and renovations.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But did you know there are a number of other reasons you should be contracting an appraiser to perform a professional valuation on your property? My experience in completing appraisals for properties that have been sold without the professional expertise of a real estate professional is that the selling price is often lower than the value.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property. built in 2000. percent from 7.13

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2025

If older, renovated sales are not available for an updated home it may be necessary to compare it to a newer home with a a similar effective age. Appraisers prioritize: Arms length transactions Sales between unrelated parties at market value. Similar Sales Type The motivation behind a sale affects its price.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Agents, eager to please their clients or secure a listing, may set the asking price too high, reflecting the seller’s emotional attachment rather than the property’s true market value. Why It’s a Problem: Overpricing can lead to the home sitting on the market for too long, becoming what we call a “ stale listing.”

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

During the two-year renovation, the seller, who bought the home in 2017, updated the kitchen with a Bosch cooktop, Gaggenau appliances, and soft-close doors. An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. In and of itself, it is not market value. Sliding-glass doors lead out to the yard.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The commercial real estate appraiser’s role is to produce an accurate, reliable, and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller. Question 6: What is the overall commercial real estate appraisal process?

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Check out our home-seller checklist which will guide you through your home sale from pre-listing to contracts and closing. How to improve your appraised value. Don’t do any major renovations or updates before the appraisal. Major renovations or updates before the appraisal can hurt a home’s value.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So, don’t say something open ended like: “the intended use is to provide a fair market value of the property.” This totally renovated 5 bedroom home is tucked in the woods on a secluded cul-de-sac. from 0.59 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. built in 1971, 0.34

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Quicken Loans

MAY 18, 2021

In situations where the loan contract includes a due-on-sale clause , immediate repayment might be the only choice you have if you want to inherit the home without occupying it. If the house is being passed to heirs, they will have to pay taxes on the fair market value of the property out of the funds and assets in the estate.

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Property Metrics

AUGUST 13, 2020

A liquid asset is one that can be sold immediately at market value. If an owner had to sell a piece of real estate by the end of the day, chances are that it would be for a price far below market value. The degree of illiquidity varies according to location, property type, and market cycle. Liquidity Risk.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 19, 2021

A low appraisal can cause the cancellation of sales contracts because a lender won’t approve mortgages higher than a home’s value. Highlight new and upgraded features, especially those adding value to your house. Renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or bedrooms. It is a poor way to get market value.

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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The home’s gains in market value. The cost of renovations or improvements the seller made to the house. If you sell first, you can take your time considering sales strategies and making any renovations or repairs. A home’s equity is comprised of the following elements: The original down payment. Bridge Loan.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

The seller wants to max out the estimate based on the growing inflation and number of renovations made, while the buyer wants the best deal in the market even as home affordability worsens. Prospective buyers may argue that the estimate does not reflect the property’s current market value, and the property owner may state otherwise.

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Lifestyle Properties of Maine

AUGUST 6, 2019

What if the home doesn’t appraise for the contract value? “An appraisal is a licensed appraiser's opinion of a home's market value based on comparable recent sales of homes in the neighborhood.” Renegotiate the contract. What is an appraisal? Why is an appraisal necessary?

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Property Metrics

MARCH 13, 2025

When investing in commercial real estate, understanding property classes helps gauge a buildings quality, risk profile, and renovation potential. These can be good value-add opportunities if upgraded to Class A standards. Class C : Older buildings in less desirable locations, often needing significant renovations.

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