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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. Enter the appraiser, someone who has probably never visited the property – or possibly even the neighborhood – and who will use his/her expertise to develop a valuation on the home. CoreLogic said the more typical figure for low appraisals in the U.S.

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Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac

Appraisal Today

12 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac. Here are 5: Reliance in any appraisal analysis on inappropriate comparable sales, or the failure to use comparable sales that are more similar to or nearer to the subject property without adequate explanation. Review appraiser liability. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. How often do realtors attend home appraisals?

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. Today I’m going to share my top tips for choosing comps from an appraiser’s perspective.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Chicagoland Appraisals had the privilege to be featured on Redfin amongst other top appraisal companies across America to give the best way to build home equity in America. We gathered tips from experts in the field to share what they find to be the most effective ways to build equity in your home. . A saltwater pool?