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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? The appraiser inspects the property An appraiser visits the property and conducts a visual inspection of the home’s condition. At this point, an estimated market value is generated. Not necessarily.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. Probably not.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

We are tasked with determining the fair market value of a property based on various factors such as location, condition, and comparable sales. By leveraging this expertise, agents can accurately price properties in line with market demand, ultimately maximizing their clients’ returns.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. No repairs, no costs.

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Checklist to Sell a House in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

The initial phase involves conducting a thorough inspection to identify any necessary repairs or improvements that could increase the property’s value and attractiveness. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all systems, including heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, are in working order to pass home inspections.

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Common Real Estate Appraisal Myths

East Coast Appraisal

Home Appraisal Is the Same As a Home Inspection. Indeed, a home appraisal and inspection have some similarities. Additionally, both techniques help the lender understand the value of the property. However, some key differences exist between home appraisals and inspections. Home Appraisal Value Is the Same as Market Value.

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Unexpected Repairs in a Flip Home

Hank Miller Team

Rookie investors make rookie mistakes; overpaying, underestimating repairs, poor project management, overestimating finished market value and a thousand other things. The residents of this town home ignored routine maintenance for years, it needed extensive renovation. Here's an example.