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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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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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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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? For sellers, this can be appealing, as it may justify a higher asking price.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 20, 2023

Now that you've assessed your financial readiness, obtained a pre-approval for a mortgage, and engaged a real estate agent, it's time to dive into the exciting process of researching and finding your dream home. In the first blog of our series, we covered the basics of preparing yourself for buying your first home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. Usually, the information further supports my opinion of value, when I take a closer look. Does this seem healthy to you?

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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 11, 2022

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. I hope you find her article to be helpful!

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

The main criterion is that the home’s market value may not exceed the USDA’s applicable area loan limit. The USDA home loan appraisal process To prove that a home meets the USDA’s criteria, all homes financed by USDA loans must undergo an appraisal.

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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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Buyers Inspection Contracts Real Estate Agent 78

Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first step that you can personally take is to look at your finances. It lets sellers know that you are serious about purchasing their home and that you have done the work to be in good financial standing. Sellers want to know that you will be able to follow-through with the purchase of their home.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The home is under contact, seller and buyer have agreed to terms. Buyer is financing the purchase through a mortgage lender and the underwriter wishes to confirm the value of the home before issuing the loan. (No No lender will approve a mortgage on a home that is valued less than the agreed sales price.). Yes, “crap!”

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McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Between the complexities of the real estate market and the changeable landscape of financing and property value, your clients likely have an abundance of questions regarding the sale of their home. We took a poll of some recent sellers and found the following questions to be the most frequent.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. Comparable sales play the most important role when determining valuation, says Rick Phillips , an appraiser and real estate agent in Vienna, VA.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 8, 2023

Set it too low, and you may lose out on the true value of your property. A pre-listing appraisal performed by a professional appraiser can provide you with an unbiased and accurate assessment of your home’s market value. This can provide you with a more favorable reputation among real estate agents and buyers.

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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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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding the Importance of Appraisal in Real Estate Appraisal plays a crucial role in the real estate industry, determining the market value of a property. Mortgage lenders rely on appraisals to assess the value of a property for financing purposes.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. Appraisals are an essential part of the home financing process, ensuring the homebuyer, seller and mortgage lender each have an impartial, consistent and accurate assessment of the value of the property under consideration.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. 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.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 8, 2021

But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. Even if the sellers agree to your offer, their bank or lender might reject it if it’s too low. Hire An Experienced Real Estate Agent.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When you are the seller of a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). My experience in completing appraisals for properties that have been sold without the professional expertise of a real estate professional is that the selling price is often lower than the value. When you are a cash buyer you definitely want to get an appraisal.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. All the work getting the property ready for listing, the extensive marketing, the numerous showings, the sometimes tedious offer evaluations has paid off.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

A licensed, HUD-approved appraiser will determine the market value of the home and do a “health and safety” inspection to check for crucial problems such as a crumbling foundation or issues with the mechanical systems. In the end, you might end up having to walk away from the deal.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property. By mastering how to order a home appraisal quickly, you can ensure a smooth and efficient process in your real estate endeavors.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

A licensed, HUD-approved appraiser will determine the market value of the home and do a “health and safety” inspection to check for crucial problems such as a crumbling foundation or issues with the mechanical systems. In the end, you might end up having to walk away from the deal.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

So there’s this real estate agent — are you with me? I mean, like, total disaster of a listing that’s been sitting on the market for months in the midst of a very hot seller’s market. So he calls up the seller guy. But this seller has wanted full asking price the whole time.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

It is also explicit in pointing out that while borrowers may rely on the report for their mortgage finance purposes, they are not intended users. = Richardson, a real estate agent, attorney, and co-founder of Richardson, Ober, DeNichilo. Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 45.5% one year earlier.

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Lifestyle Properties of Maine

AUGUST 6, 2019

One of the most nerve wracking parts of a real estate transaction can be the appraisal process for both buyers and sellers. What if the home doesn’t appraise for the contract value? Following the accepted contract is the period for completing due diligence this could include inspections, securing financing, etc.

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