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Is the appraisal process color-blind?

Housing Wire

Recently, at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre , President Biden announced the launch of a new interagency task force to root out what it calls inequity in the appraisal industry. The dramatic change in value from two appraisals seems unusual. The first appraisal came back at $405k.

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Selling this spring? 12 ways to use Easter decor to attract buyers

Cornerstone

Spring also brings major holidays like Easter, giving sellers the chance to decorate for the season and set themselves apart. Choose a bunny craft and decorate strategically, taking care not to overdo it. The majority of realtors ask their sellers to amp up their curb appeal before listing, and we can see why. BYO bunnies.

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Appraisal Frights: 13 Terrifying Property Pitfalls That’ll Haunt Your Home’s Value

Birmingham Appraisal

Avoid These Property Pitfalls To Ensure Your Home Appraises For Top Dollar It’s that time of year when we don our spookiest costumes and tell spine-tingling tales of haunted houses and things that go bump in the night. Pro tip: Don’t let spiders decorate your corners; opt for Spiderman instead.

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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Members of the Lupertazzi Crime Family rough up an appraiser who is involved with Tony’s HUD scam. I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” Therefore, the appraisal industry must begin to push back.

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Checklist to Sell a House in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

This might include neutralizing the decor to appeal to a broader audience, rearranging furniture to optimize each room’s flow and functionality, and adding small touches such as fresh flowers or ambient lighting to enhance the home’s appeal. Additionally, understanding the psychology of pricing can play a crucial role.

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Planning an Open House? Don’t Forget These Key Preparations

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Cleveland Appraisal Blog presents some tips below. Your home should look like nobody actually lives there, except for the furniture and generic decor. Also, if you are selling the house yourself instead of using a realtor, be sure to print up some business cards with your contact information prior to the open house.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

Looking for ways to compete in the appraisal industry? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” Read the responses below to learn how 75+ individual appraisers stand out from the competition. Approach to the appraisal process.