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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

If agents can use the same techniques an appraiser uses the likelihood of there being a big discrepancy between the contract price and appraisal is reduced. 3) Use bracketing when choosing comps- The technique of using sales that are larger and smaller than the home you are pricing is referred to as bracketing.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Similar to homes with biophilic design, water and surrounding nature can make us happier and help our overall well-being by encouraging us to spend time outdoors. Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. Browse the following resources designed to help you avoid common appraisal errors and violations.

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

6 Tools That Make Modern FSBOs Easier to Manage The internet is full of useful tools and services that are designed to support FSBO sales. Buyers in that pricing bracket will look at other properties that make more sense for the price, and your home will stagnate on the active market.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. The National Housing Act will make the designations for these areas. They're designed to ease the financial burdens for active military personnel and veterans who are often forced to move with new PCS orders. VA loans may be the right choice for you.