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Rookie Reply: How to Beat Cash Buyers, Tenant Brawls, and Appraisal Tips

BiggerPockets

A cash offer almost always gets a seller’s attention. Whether someone comes in low or high, the prospect of a smooth closing without any loan contingencies is often more than […].

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property. Appraisal Inspection: A typical on-site inspection of the subject involves the appraiser walking through the dwelling, examining the site improvements, and walking a representative portion of the land.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property. Appraisal Inspection: A typical on-site inspection of the subject involves the appraiser walking through the dwelling, examining the site improvements, and walking a representative portion of the land.

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Top 10 Benefits of Getting a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your Home

Birmingham Appraisal

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the top 10 benefits of getting a pre-listing appraisal, shedding light on how it can help you make informed decisions and maximize the value of your property. Set the price too high, and you risk scaring away potential buyers. A pre-listing appraisal can mitigate these worries.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Recent Comparable Sales: Appraisers analyze recent sales data of comparable properties in the area to provide a market-derived opinion of value. Importance of Accurate Pricing Accurate pricing is vital for both sellers and buyers. Common Appraisal Challenges That Impact Home Sales 1. Here are some valuable insights and tips: 1.

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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. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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7 Mistakes Real Estate Agents Should Avoid

Birmingham Appraisal

Mistakes Real Estate Agents Need to Steer Clear Of 1) Not providing an information packet to the appraiser – An information packet is the easiest thing to share with the appraiser. Most agents put together this information for potential buyers so why not share it with the appraiser?