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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. Selling your house as-is has the apparent advantage of relinquishing the need to deal with your old place when you prepare to move to your new home. I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Appraisal Hub

One day you’re optimistic because you met a seemingly committed buyer at the open house or showing, and the next day you’re frustrated because they changed their mind or didn’t follow through. You might even end up selling your home for less than its true value just to get it over with, which means you lose out financially.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! See places in people’s houses that usually require a search warrant to access. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. What is happening in your market?

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7 Common Questions Clients Have Before Selling Their Home

McKissock

Q: “What are methods to determine the value of my home?”. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) : An informal evaluation that determines the market value of a property by comparing it to similar properties in the same area. Q: “What factors can influence the value of my home?”. Marketing efforts are neutralized.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

For sellers, they need a clear understanding of what showings, open houses, and inspections could entail. Seller-net sheets should include any and all anticipated costs it will take to sell their property against the backdrop of anticipated market value. Agents should prepare a full seller-net sheet for their sellers.

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