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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1:  The Final Inspection

Riverfront Appraisals

Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […]. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

The agent’s client (buyer or seller) can make an informed buying or selling decision and the appraiser’s client (bank) can make an informed lending decision. Creating Accurate Initial Expectations: Agents and appraisers collaborating early in the process help set accurate expectations for buyers and sellers.

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The 9 Essential Steps of a Real Estate Closing Process

Movoto

Once the parties sign the real estate purchase agreement and the buyer pays earnest money, several additional steps must be completed before the property can successfully transfer from seller to buyer. The steps completed during the real estate closing process are as follows – just note that some steps will differ for buyers and sellers.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

Was the seller highly motivated? It is so uncomfortable for everyone when the appraiser shows up and the seller doesn’t know what to expect and there are people sleeping or working.” ” “City codes and guidelines so final inspections are not necessary.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

Closing : A one- to two-hour meeting during which ownership of a home is transferred from seller to buyer. A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender. Closing escrow : The final and official transfer of property from seller to buyer and delivery of appropriate paperwork to each party.