Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It might go without saying that a junk-cluttered yard does a home seller no favors—in fact, six in 10 real estate agents estimate that an unkempt front yard decreases a property’s value by 20% or more. What if a neighbor is the clutter-collecting culprit—could the adjacent property take a home-value hit?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This will help you set a realistic price and manage your sellers’ expectations. For appraisals that are low, a seller may want to get a second appraisal. If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The removal of offers of buyer broker compensation from most MLSs across the country — as mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement — was a massive change for real estate agents and brokers. But they aren’t the only housing professionals impacted by these changes.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

A seller’s market indicates demand is high and inventory is low, while a buyer’s market means inventory is high and demand is low. Interest rates impact the housing market significantly — demand can rise or fall any time they go up or down. One excellent resource is local real estate agents.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

Start with a home seller’s checklist to ensure you are organized and prepared. Really look into the neighborhood market activity. Here is a great net sheet by Stewart Title for sellers to calculate listing expenses. Here is a great net sheet by Stewart Title for sellers to calculate listing expenses.

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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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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. Host open houses for other agents When you have your own listings, absolutely do your own open houses.

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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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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.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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 are some things sellers can do—straight from the home appraisers’ mouths—to navigate the process of home appraisals. Here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. It says buyer and seller are: Prudent and knowledgeable. Also part of the definition: Reasonable market exposure time. Typically motivated.

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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.”

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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. The seller will probably never know.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

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. Does this seem healthy to you?

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

“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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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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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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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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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. What is iBuying?

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. As the home buyer of this piece of real estate, you’re entitled to choose the title company.

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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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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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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This post will explain what happens when an appraisal comes in low and outline the options for both buyers and sellers. 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.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

“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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In an ever-changing real estate market, agents are looking for the best way to generate leads. In light of the recent NAR lawsuit outcome , seller leads are even more crucial. There are numerous tech tools available to agents to help with prospecting. Buying leads is easy but expensive.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Why is the seller moving? Task 4: Market your open house Now that youre an expert on the home, its time to start marketing your open house. Use the information you gathered about the home to develop a hook for your open house marketing. How many properties are in the neighborhood?

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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. The seller will probably never know.

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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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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

Selling a house as-is in Texas means the buyer agrees to buy the home in its current condition, and the seller opts to sell as is without making any repairs. Prepping a home to hit the market can cost a lot of time, energy, and money. The idea of an as-is sale can appeal to sellers for a lot of reasons.

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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. The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

Professional staging services can be employed for those seeking expert guidance, although many sellers undertake this process. Either way, the goal remains the same: to make the home appear as attractive and welcoming as possible, thereby making it stand out in the competitive real estate market of British Columbia.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A drive-by appraisal is a streamlined method of estimating a homes market value. From an appraiser point of view, the drive-by appraisal takes less time, explains Mary Helen Marks , a licensed real estate agent and appraiser in the Phoenix Metro Area. What is a drive-by appraisal?

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2025

Understanding Appraisal Management In real estate, determining a property’s fair market value is crucial for transactions. Clear valuations are essential for informed financial decisions in the dynamic real estate market.

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