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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Real estate is a long game.

Buyers 65
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2023 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Since then, as rates and inflation have continued to influence consumer sentiment and spending, inventory has remained low as sellers hesitate to dive into the market. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Real estate is a long game.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Here are five homes that recently sold for over asking price: Escalation Clause.

Sellers 69
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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. Excerpt: The most coveted pieces of real estate are often found directly on the water. Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. per month, $24.75 Click here for more info!

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. You, the seller, the buyer, the lender—heck, even the mailman, are all shocked the deal has fallen apart. What just happened? It’s not fair.

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6 Ways to Prevent Conventional Loan Appraisal Revisions

Clear Capital

As an appraisal quality leader and former field appraiser, I know firsthand that working in the real estate appraisal industry can be a wild ride. Whether it is for the borrower, the seller, or the lender, a detailed and error-free appraisal report positively influences the purchase decision and credibility of the process.