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Fluffing, decreases home values

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Why are real estate agents among the top 10 most hated professions? We’ve seen 1 bedroom homes “fluffed” into 4 bedrooms, and 0 bath homes “fluffed” into 1 bath homes - BY BROKERS?! Retro decor: It’s ’60s flashback time. But to the original claim that fluffing decreases home values, lets explore how.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

The required in-person visit by a home appraiser can take over an hour, depending on the size of your home. However, several other steps are involved in making an unbiased and professional assessment of your home's value. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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Maintaining Your Credit Score

Eppraisal

It's a good idea to talk to a mortgage lender and get preapproved for a home loan before you engage a real estate agent. Home values are rising, so you will want to be financially secure before you apply for a mortgage. You may be excited to furnish your home, buy new appliances and invest in new decor.

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How to Avoid Hurting Your Home Appraisal: Cleaning, Updating & Fixing

Listing Spark

Potential buyers may think that you don’t take care of your property and this could lower the value of your home. The Appraisal Institute has warned that bad neighbors can lower home values by as much as 10%. Finally, it’s important to keep all of the systems in your home up-to-date. Update your decor.