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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. Agents and appraisers should be choosing comparables based on the physical attributes of the property and bracketing different features of the property when possible.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. We have learned how to address areas that tend to be sticking points for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such as bracketing elements of comparison. Or desktop appraisals and inspection only. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 5.51

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

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. Electronic Signature Tools Today’s contracts often accommodate digital signatures rather than conventional wet signatures on printed documents.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. During due diligence, you'll need to hire someone to do a property inspection and appraisal. Also, ask about issues like lead paint.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

For certain parts of the economy, usually in the upper-income brackets, they didn’t carry a lot of debt and they couldn’t go out to spend their money. Properties are still going under contract. The typical real estate purchase process takes about 4-6 months (including being under contract for ~30-45 days). So, what did they do?

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6 Ways to Prevent Conventional Loan Appraisal Revisions

Clear Capital

By bracketing the salient features of the house in the appraisal report, appraisers sometimes overlook the proximity and location factors. When choosing comparable sales, bracket the location or view . When you are inspecting a property, take pictures and include photos of every room. Location, location, location.