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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! ” “The definition of market value.”

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? Of course, most people confuse real estate agents with appraisers.

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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

A good understanding of the home appraisal process will go a long way toward comprehending how your home’s value is determined. First, a home appraiser will pull comparable listings (called “comps”) from the nearby area. This usually takes at least a few days — and definitely more than a few hours.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said. Actually, he was very quick to get out to the house and do the appraisal, so no problem there.

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Real Estate Owned Appraisals: The Ultimate Guide

AmeriMac

Understanding the process and implications of these appraisals is crucial for both homebuyers and sellers. This post will cover everything you need to know about REO appraisals. We will also discuss what happens if an REO appraisal is low and how it impacts property value.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Full practice exams, quizzes with over 400 exam prep questions, on-demand course review videos, e-textbook, online note taking feature, Terms & Definitions, makeup for missed classes All features of online class + textbook. You’re given 4 hours to complete this section What is the average salary for a Massachusetts real estate agent?

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a curious homeowner, understanding the dangers of outlier sales can help ensure a more accurate and fair representation of property values. Inconsistent Results Outlier sales are, by definition, inconsistent with the majority of transactions in a market.