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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Questions arise, such as: Does the appraiser penalize me if my house isn’t spotless? Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Will worn carpeting hurt my value?

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FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

An issue such as water pressure may seem small, but it is a dramatically negative impact on the appraisal value of a property. The best course of action would be to adress any and all repairs to a home prior to an inspection. The post FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure appeared first on Chicagoland Appraisals.

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Questions arise, such as: Does the appraiser penalize me if my house isn’t spotless? Will the appraiser look in my closets? Should I follow the appraiser and point things out? Will worn carpeting hurt my value?

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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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Want to price your property like a professional home appraiser?

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

Price like a Real Estate Appraiser! Are you a real estate professional or mortgage lender looking to learn more about the home appraisal process? Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. We can help!

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

Birmingham Appraisal

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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

Genworth MI Blog

Let’s walk through tips and pointers to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts of communicating with an appraiser, along with tips on how to support your argument when appealing an appraisal. Communicating with the Appraiser: Do’s and Don’ts. Tips for Appealing an Appraisal. Sign me up!