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

Genworth MI Blog

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. An appraiser’s inspection is comparable to the level of observation conducted by a typical buyer.

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

Genworth MI Blog

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. An appraiser’s inspection is comparable to the level of observation conducted by a typical buyer.

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Tips for Homeowners Concerned About Appraisals Below Contract Price

Will Springer Realtor

Not all home appraisals – and those who conduct them – are created equal. The home is under contact, seller and buyer have agreed to terms. Buyer is financing the purchase through a mortgage lender and the underwriter wishes to confirm the value of the home before issuing the loan. (No Home Appraisal Tips for Buyers ).

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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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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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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?

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

In today’s market where so much information is available online, it’s important to put in the research upfront when pricing a home because we know buyers do and they will know when a listing is overpriced. Today I’m going to share my top tips for choosing comps from an appraiser’s perspective.