Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

.” With “Raveis Purchase,” which officially launched earlier this month, WRRE will acquire the home-seller’s property for an initial payment of up to 80% of the current value of the home, which unlocks the majority of the equity and enables the seller to settle any mortgages.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

year-over-year increase in home values. Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Real estate agents and lenders are working together to try to get buyers into houses.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the past couple years, homes have been selling fast and home values have been increasing at record-breaking rates. The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. In many markets home sellers no longer have the leverage they did a few months ago.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

There is the owner of the home, who has a view of what they feel their home is worth. Buyers have their view of how much they are willing to pay for a home. Real estate agents have a view of what the home should be listed for, based upon their research and experience. THE SELLER’S VIEW.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Listing and Showings After you have listed your home for sale and your listing agent has all the marketing and advertising in full swing, you will start having "showings" Be sure that all buyers are accompanied by licensed real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Selling a home in Texas is expensive. Sellers can expect to spend up to 8.7% of the home’s value on closing costs—putting the cost of doing business at $26,850 based on the median home value. Then you have an important question to answer: how do you sell a home on your own without an agent ?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Following dampened activity from buyers, sellers provided increased concessions, such as temporary rate buydowns or paying closing costs to complete sales, the report noted. ” In the Dallas district, housing outlooks worsened, with those interviewed expecting “further erosion in sales and home starts in the near term.”

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 10, 2023

Buying a home is one of the most important financial and emotional transactions you will ever make. It is imperative to find a buyer's agent who will work hard for you, understanding both your desires and financial realities in securing the ideal home. Be sure your buyer's agent knows how to work in a balancing market.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. There are key skills you should look for in your listing agent or selling agent. The demand for homes has been and is still high, as eager buyers rush to new listings and submit offers quickly.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Finding a real estate agent who specializes in working with buyers is critical. Working with buyers requires a different skill-set than working with sellers. A sellers agent's job is to market and sell a client's home. A buyers agent's job requires many more key skills.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When you list your home for sale, your agent will ask you to fill out and sign a few disclosures. These forms are for you to disclose any material defects, safety hazards or other defects which you know about in your home. Basically, this is giving the buyers notice of any repairs, if any, that the home may require.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Eppraisal

MAY 24, 2022

With homes selling faster than ever before, home values are rising at higher rates than ever before. The inventory of homes available for sale is at its lowest in history. Some sellers think it is a good time to try to sell their homes "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO or by owner) to save a bit of profit.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. The average consumer may not know the difference between the two, however, home buyers and sellers need to know. Many real estate agents will prepare a CMA for you for free. These are often referred to as "comps."

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. As home values have been rising, so have earnest money amounts. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

They have different impacts on both the buyer and the seller in a real estate deal. As homes have been selling with multiple offers and at record speeds over the past few years, home buyers have been watching home statuses carefully in case contracts fall through. Contingencies create risks for the home seller.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Buyers are pulling many different strings in order for their offers to be accepted including offering sellers significantly above list prices. They are also offering to meet the sellers' closing dates or to purchase the homes "as is." Buyers also have the right to cancel contracts because of inspection results.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 10, 2023

Sell, Rent and Then Buy Since the market is still more on the seller's side, you might want to sell your home first and get your money in the bank. If you are open to renting short-term before you find your new home, this is a desirable position to be in. . "House

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Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender. With home values rising and homes selling at record speed, it is helpful to have an attorney on your side during the transaction. Many sellers today do not attend closings.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

THE RISE IN HOME PRICES IN THE YEARS LEADING TO 2008. On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Or buyers are walking away from the deal.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Often times, agents will specialize in working with those looking to either buy or sell. A clearing house of sorts of most all houses currently for sale.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Home buyers are still flocking to homes when they are listed for sale. Buyers continue to offer list price and above as home values are still going up. When a home buyer doesn’t pay cash for a home, he will most likely be purchasing the home with the help of a mortgage lender.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared. Not a cent more.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Single families: $653,286 (2022) | $702,935 (2023) Condominiums: $597,287 (2022) | $623,028 (2023) Multi-families: $605,432 (2022) | $671,070 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is up slightly by 0.02% when compared to October 2022. What does this mean for Sellers ? when compared to October 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Single families: $546,629 (2022) | $576,610 (2023) Condominiums: $412,457 (2022) | $433,378 (2023) Multi-families: $447,422 (2022) | $507,235 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is up by 6.7% 2023: 1,858 2022: 1,741 2021: 1,920 Pending Home Sales: The number of homes placed under contract is down by 0.8%

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Single families: $506,346 (2022) | $560,286 (2023) Condominiums: $290,303 (2022) | $352,789 (2023) Homes Listed For Sale: T he number of homes listed is down by 1.4% What does this mean for Sellers ? However, homes DO sell during the holidays ! when compared to October 2022. sometimes change is inevitable!

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It is one of the strongest seller's markets we've ever seen in the real estate industry. The inventory of available homes is at a record-breaking low. Buyer demand for homes is extremely high. Home values are rising. Many real estate contracts have this provision written in as an optional paragraph.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

It's a sizzling, fast-paced seller's real estate market right now. Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Essentially, this means that half the time, Zillow’s home value estimates are within 7.49% of the actual value. Rascoff replies, “It’s a starting point, but if you want to get a more accurate opinion of your home’s value, you should talk to a real estate agent or an appraiser.”

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Eppraisal

JULY 27, 2022

Home sellers have been reaping the rewards as home values have risen over the past couple years. You can negotiate more than just price when selling your home. That's not to say that a real estate agent's services aren't important. However, they may have been leaving money on the table.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 30, 2022

There is a lot of news in the media about the real estate market starting to cool down for sellers and balance out for buyers. Offer Market Price Buyers still need to offer at least market price for a home, perhaps higher. Home values are still going up. If you are a buyer, you may be getting giddy about it.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. This type of representation has many advantages including requiring your agent to place your interests above their own. There are benefits and downsides to each type.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Selling your home can be profitable in today's seller's market as home values have risen significantly this year. What's taken many sellers by surprise this year, however, is that some homes haven't been appraising due to these higher sales prices. The appraiser will research before visiting your home.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. Obviously, there are certain elements of home sales that do not apply to the exchange of raw land, at least not yet. All of these variables can influence the final price paid as well as future home values.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

These factors, as well as others, have an impact on home values because it affects buyer and seller behavior. Anytime there is a shift in the market there is always the possibility that property values will change. The best way to price a home for sale is to use the most current sales and this includes some pending sales.

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Eppraisal

JULY 8, 2022

With home values rising and buyers paying high prices for homes, title companies' roles are more important than ever. Buyers paying these high prices for homes deserve protection. Many real estate agents will have recommendations. Both buyers and sellers pay for their parts of the title insurance policy.

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