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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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. Appraisals protect buyers and sellers Buying and selling a home is a financial transaction that involves large sums of money.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“I get tons of emails every day from investors looking for properties, but of course, they only want homes that are under market value, which are hard to come by. When they find those properties, they pile in,” Carrie Caruthers, a Redfin real estate agent in Riverside County, California, said in the report.

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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?” We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2021

“I started as an agent up here in 2009, and I’ve been saying since then the only thing that would slow down the market would be some sort of national or international event,” said Pullin, a managing broker at Skyline Properties. It’s just a crazy competitive market.” Presented by: Citi.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I started thinking about this when I saw the news coming from the National Association of Realtors about how far the current real estate market is out of balance. I can see why loan officers, real estate agents, or buyers might push back on appraisers’ conclusions. Appraisers track such data.

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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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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

With real estate inventory at a near-record low, buyers seeking a place to call home are facing stiff competition as bidding wars continue to be commonplace. According to a recent survey, 73% of real estate firms reported an increase in seller impersonation attempts this year. We can reverse this trend.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That makes those homeowners susceptible to predatory behavior by some buyers operating in the pre-foreclosure marketplace, behavior that has been chronicled in several prominent, recent news stories. And servicers may want to suggest homeowners contact a real estate agent if the distressed homeowner is considering selling their home.”

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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.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. Does this seem healthy to you?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And third, the only thing of value that the referring party may receive is a return on an ownership interest. What the investigators are finding — not in every case, but in a majority of the cases — is that the investment is proper and they are paying fair market value for the investment.”

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

They were able to get others to declare the value as fair, but some valued fair as high as possible. They found liar buyers. Everything worked well so long as “value” equaled price! The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. Uppraisers” were in demand.

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

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. In the current market, those views may be light-years apart. THE BUYER’S VIEW. It’s the buyer’s money.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

We all needed some rest from the crazy housing market we’ve experienced in recent years. Like most markets across the country, the Cleveland area housing market has been red hot for the past few years. However, the markets have hit an abrupt slow down, or might I say, cool down, kind of like this ice skater experienced.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Let’s not forget the substantial fiscal and monetary policy that provided extraordinary levels of support for households, businesses, and markets here and abroad. The main takeaway from Mortgage Bankers Association forecast is that we see 2022 as a transition year, moving from a refinance market to a purchase market.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If this is the norm for the neighborhood, the size of the driveway may not have any impact on value. It really depends on the neighborhood and what the typical buyer in that neighborhood is looking for. DOES THE MATERIAL THE DRIVEWAY IS MADE OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VALUE? What about gravel or tar & chip driveways?

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you’re a first-time home buyer approaching the finish line in the journey to your new home, you want nothing to go wrong, right? These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected.

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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. Ever heard of straw buyers?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

7 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sale Goes Smoothly The real estate market in British Columbia is dynamic and diverse, with bustling urban centers like Vancouver and Victoria alongside picturesque rural communities. It’s about creating an inviting atmosphere that allows potential buyers to envision living in the space.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding these costs is essential for a smooth transaction. Let's delve into the intricacies of closing costs, what they entail, and how they impact both buyers and sellers. Closing costs are fees and expenses associated with finalizing a real estate transaction.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

So what’s happening in the housing markets here? The past six months have been full of very drastic changes as the rapid mortgage rate increases causing many markets to begin to decline. Some may have a bit of PTSD from the 2008 Housing crash but just know that this is a different market with different factors impacting it.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

 Better yet, use a real estate agent to do a comparative market analysis and calculate your home’s value impartially. In addition to comps, they pay attention to current market trends and personally look at the property’s interior and exterior and note defects.

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Eppraisal

MAY 19, 2023

AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. This knowledge can help them provide a more accurate estimate of your home's value based on current market conditions.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the dynamic world of real estate, one of the most challenging situations you may encounter is dealing with an expired listing that just won’t sell. Despite your best efforts, sometimes a property lingers on the market, leaving both you and your client frustrated.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. The topic of outlier sales came to mind recently when I noticed a sale in my market that was listed between two and three million dollars. There is a difference.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

These types of improvements can help buyers choose your home over another similar one that may not have the same pop that yours does. Maintenance improvements can have a stronger impact on the marketability of your home because buyers may look at a home that has a new roof or HVAC system and factor this into the equation.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

“The Zestimate® home valuation model is Zillow’s estimate of a home’s market value. A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. What exactly is a Zestimate? via Zillow.com Are Zestimate’s Worth Looking At?

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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. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets.

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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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Appraisal Hub

MAY 17, 2023

One day you’re optimistic because you met a seemingly committed buyer at the open house or showing, and the next day you’re frustrated because they changed their mind or didn’t follow through. Mistake #1: Over- or under-pricing If you price your home incorrectly, your home may become less attractive to potential buyers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “And The final word?

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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. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective. Often times, agents will specialize in working with those looking to either buy or sell.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you’re a first-time home buyer approaching the finish line in the journey to your new home, you want nothing to go wrong, right? These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected.

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