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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

Getty Images Home appraisals are a piece of the selling process where you may have to let go of the reins. Lenders often require the use of their own, FHA-approved home appraiser. Here are some things sellers can do—straight from the home appraisers’ mouths—to navigate the process of home appraisals.

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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. Appraisal companies in Toronto, such as Appraisal Hub Inc.,

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Home Improvements: What counts towards the appraisal?

Padove Appraisal Service

I am often asked which home improvements “count” towards the appraised value of a house. Many people envision a list of improved items with predetermined relevancy, along with a specific dollar value assigned to each of those items. These sales provide insight into actual market reactions.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

Navigating Relocation Appraisals Successfully Relocating to a new city or state can be a complex and overwhelming process. From finding a new home to selling the existing property, there are numerous factors to consider. One crucial aspect of the relocation process is the appraisal of the property being sold.

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Home Improvement Cost vs. Value: Is Your Project Worth the Money?

PennyMac

Equity is the difference between your home's current market value and the amount you owe on your mortgage. A home upgrade that doesn’t fully pay for itself dollar-for-dollar in terms of increased home value may still boost your home’s overall market value, thereby increasing your equity.

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

Getty Images If you need a mortgage to buy a home you have your eye on, it’s standard for your lender to order an appraisal of the property. But when your lender says it’s ordering a hybrid appraisal instead of a traditional appraisal , what does that mean exactly ? The appraisal also protects you as a buyer.

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