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

Genworth MI Blog

Before we dive into tips and tricks for disputing an appraisal, let’s level-set with a few foundational concepts and terms. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal. Sign me up!

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

Genworth MI Blog

Before we dive into tips and tricks for disputing an appraisal, let’s level-set with a few foundational concepts and terms. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal. Sign me up!

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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.