article thumbnail

How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

article thumbnail

Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

Benefits can include: No down payment Competitive interest rates No private mortgage insurance (PMI) Limited or no closing costs Funding fee waived for service-connected disabled veterans More favorable credit criteria Loan types There are a number of VA loan options to meet the needs of today’s veteran buyers, including purchase and refinance.

Mortgage 435
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. Not necessarily.

article thumbnail

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

Appraisal 147
article thumbnail

The Home Appraisal Process: How It Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

Realtor

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers work for your lender—not you.

article thumbnail

The Home Appraisal Process: How It Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

Realtor

-Oxford-/iStock The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal. Appraisers work for your lender—not you.

article thumbnail

Highest ROI: Top Home Renovations

Kairos Appraisal Services

There’s no doubt that 2021 was a hot real estate market, but there was another hot market this year, and that was the renovation market. This is a trend we will… The post Highest ROI: Top Home Renovations appeared first on Kairos.