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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

One of the final hurdles to clear is the appraisal , and it has the power to leave a deal dead in the water. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. This will help you set a realistic price and manage your sellers’ expectations.

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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. That means you get zero say in who’s determining the financial value of the home you’ve lived in, loved, and sunk your savings into. First, a home appraiser will pull comparable listings (called “comps”) from the nearby area.

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

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller.

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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

These organizations were intended to function as a mortgage industry firewall in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, acting as middlemen between lenders and appraisers and overseeing the logistics of property appraisal processes. Meanwhile, 39% said they had challenges finding sellers.

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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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Real Estate Owned Appraisals: The Ultimate Guide

AmeriMac

Real estate transactions can be complex, especially regarding REO a ppraisals. 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.