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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. That means you get zero say in who’s determining the financial value of the home you’ve lived in, loved, and sunk your savings into. Here’s who: Your appraiser—who’s happy to go to the office and pull 20 or 30 comps.

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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. employ certified professionals who understand the nuances of the local market.

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7 Common Questions Clients Have Before Selling Their Home

McKissock

Between the complexities of the real estate market and the changeable landscape of financing and property value, your clients likely have an abundance of questions regarding the sale of their home. We took a poll of some recent sellers and found the following questions to be the most frequent. Share in the comments below.

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Unlocking Property Value: The Essential Role of Residential Appraisals

Appraisal Partners Blog

Whether you are purchasing a home, looking to refinance, considering a home improvement, settling an estate, or divorce, We’ll he­lp you determine your home’s fair market value. Here are some key advantages: Fair Market Value Through an appraisal, the genuine marke­t value of a house is figured out.

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. The hybrid appraisal has been around for about 13 years and was mainly used for foreclosures and short sales.

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3 Tips to Get a Tough Listing Off the Market

McKissock

If you have a tough listing that keeps acquiring more and more days on the market, it can be frustrating for both you and your seller clients. Think about what you can do to help your sellers realize they need to either make some updates to the home or lower the price. #2: 2: Manage the process carefully.

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Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Appraisal Myths

Birmingham Appraisal

This is also something that the appraiser must consider because it reflects the back-and-forth negotiations between buyer and seller. The appraiser is hired by the lender to determine the market value of the collateral they are taking for the loan. In reality, the lender is the appraiser’s client.