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7 Mistakes Real Estate Agents Should Avoid

Birmingham Appraisal

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. This can cost the borrower more and possibly delay the closing.

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

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. 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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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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Trying to get the best Virginia home appraisal?

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

Ask for referrals: Ask friends or family members who have recently sold or bought a home if they used a home appraiser and what their experience was like. This will give you insight into the quality of each home appraiser's services. Matt and Troy Order a home appraisal from Premier Home Appraisals. Values You Can Trust!

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How accurate is a Zestimate vs a Home Appraisal?

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

We encourage buyers, sellers and homeowners to supplement the Zestimate with other research such as visiting the home, getting a professional appraisal of the home, or requesting a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a real estate agent.”. Chicago Home Appraiser vs. Zillow’s Zestimate. Thank you Zillow!

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Tips for Homeowners Concerned About Appraisals Below Contract Price

Will Springer Realtor

After all, both parties want a positive outcome from the appraisal. Home Appraisal Tips for Buyers ). The appraiser expects the home to be empty of animals, occupants and real estate agent/brokers. (He/she He/she has access to the same house keys as real estate agents.).

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6 Things To Consider When Comparing Your Home To Recent Neighborhood Sales

Birmingham Appraisal

While my main audience for this post is homeowners, real estate agents can also use this method to see how a home they are listing might compare to the recent sales. This is why real estate agents will tell you to at least make some cosmetic repairs that will improve the street appeal of a home.