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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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A Contract is Born

The Appraiser Coach

What makes a contract a contract? Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

Consider an appraisal gap: Adding an appraisal gap to your offer tells the seller that even if the property appraises for less than the purchase price in the contract, you are committing a preset dollar amount to making up the shortfall. There is a chance they could offer an appraisal gap and never have to use it.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” How about one for you and your appraisal business? Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Appraisers Share Their Best Tips for Working with AMCs. Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. My comments: Read this blog post with practical tips from practicing appraisers. Appraisal Business Tips .

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The Real Estate Transaction: Part 2 - From the Eyes of the Seller

Eppraisal

Listing and Showings After you have listed your home for sale and your listing agent has all the marketing and advertising in full swing, you will start having "showings" Be sure that all buyers are accompanied by licensed real estate agents. The contract allows the buyer a certain number of days to have home inspections performed.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

Although it may be enjoyable to manage all marketing and showings in the beginning, the longer your home sits on the market, the more expensive marketing/advertising costs will be, and the more time you will spend trying to secure a buyer. Here's what you should know before the appraisal.