Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. The company’s market cap has fallen to $13.7 Stock repurchase plans are sometimes used by executives to demonstrate confidence in their companies’ Wall Street value.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

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. People who are in the market to purchase a home, may have different motivations for doing so. Let’s talk about some possible reasons why.

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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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The prior announcement was stunning in its own right, and led to revelations that the company bought homes for well above market value, and re-listing homes for less than what they were bought for. The purchase has triggered a Federal Trade Commission inquiry regarding Zillow’s array of agent and consumer data.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. included are many practical marketing tips, how they differ from lender appraisals, what types are best for you and more. Answers a lot of appraiser questions.

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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. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

About 13% of appraisals came in below the contract price this August, the most-recent available data, according to housing-research firm CoreLogic. housing market is 7% of all mutually accepted contracts. Discuss price with your agent before listing. He/she has access to the same house keys as real estate agents.).

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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. The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal.

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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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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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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. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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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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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.

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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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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The typical real estate agent doesn't dabble, they will do whatever necessary to secure their commission. Home Sellers & Appraisers When an owner decides to list, their first move to solicit a real estate agent. Doesn’t usually happen, so then agents push price reductions. More on Karen later.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). They should be educated on loan costs, contract fees, inspection expenses, etc.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Appraisers are less likely this year to cite expanding regulations/interpretations of regulations, lender requirements, pressure from real estate agents/brokers, and liability concerns. From Dave Towne: Over the years, many appraisers have reported being blacklisted by real estate agents and even mortgage brokers.

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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 addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets. Although you probably won’t be able to sell your home at its actual market value, you will also save a lot of time and money.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 3, 2021

As part of our contributor series, Daniela Andreevska , content marketing director at Mashvisor , talks about investment property strategies. Mashvisor provides a real estate analytics tool that helps real estate investors quickly find traditional and Airbnb investment properties. .

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

(MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. Real estate agents are typically the individuals who provide information in the MLS. Of course, we also try to verify this information by calling the listing agent. Content is King!

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value. Using equity to buy a second home can be attractive for those looking for additional real estate investments. We have provided reliable real estate lending, sales, and appraisals for four decades in Victoria, BC.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about buying a home Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, buying a house is no small undertaking. How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Buyers Consultation Once you've identified an agent, set up a consultation. Your real estate agent will discuss with you the price of the home you are looking for, the size, how many rooms you need, the style, your needs and wants in a home, and much more. Take time to carefully look at these listings.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. When a property goes under contract, that is an excellent sign of what the buyer and seller conclude the property is worth. In and of itself, it is not market value. Some appraisers use postcard marketing to bail bond agents.

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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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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs): When homeowners apply for HELOCs, lenders may request desktop appraisals to ascertain the property’s value and determine the credit limit without requiring a full appraisal. Managing Investments: For investors who own multiple properties, desktop appraisals provide rapid updates on property values.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Some of you may even had multiple offers with most of them were even above the appraised value. Is the contract price above list price? Is the contract price above list price?

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Some of you may even had multiple offers with most of them were even above the appraised value. Is the contract price above list price? Is the contract price above list price?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA. A typical real estate appraisal costs around $300 to $500 and is usually paid for by the home buyer upfront. Dossman says this is the most common outcome.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA. A typical real estate appraisal costs around $300 to $500 and is usually paid for by the home buyer upfront. Dossman says this is the most common outcome.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

I always do market conditions adjustments (or explain why not) and for views and other factors that significantly add to value. I also interview agents to see what they say. Not for a number, but about marketability. I see what happens when they do nothing: a lower sales price and reduced marketability.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In fact, some real estate agents would also benefit from a reminder about their respective roles. What is a Real Estate Appraisal? In brief (operative word), an appraisal is an estimate of the current market value of a home completed by an appraiser using set evaluation criteria.

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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. Here what you should do is sit down with your real estate agent and review the homes your appraiser deemed similar. But the good news is you can challenge a bad appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” I looked like a real estate agent.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

The appraiser will reach out to schedule the inspection with the real estate agents, who will facilitate the inspection on the seller’s behalf. . Think appraisals for an estate, market value , divorce, tax appeal, etc. You will most likely pay the real estate agent commissions.

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