Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One tool the agent uses to price the property is the Comparative Market Analysis or CMA, and by sharing this with the appraiser they can better understand what went into the agent’s pricing strategy. If it is underpriced the seller will leave money on the table, both not good outcomes.

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Agents Appraisal Real Estate Agent Bracketing 86

Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

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 70

Buyers Inspection Sellers Real Estate 70

Portland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 8, 2020

The appraisal report is not for lending: The overwhelming majority of appraisal reports are written for a lending institution due to a sale or refinance—certainly over 90% and most likely approaching 99.9%. Sometimes the report is not for lending and the effective date of value is not contemporary but is a point in the past.

Appraisal 78

Appraisal Bracketing Lending Agents 78

Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 10, 2022

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 72

Sellers Buyers Inspection Bracketing 72

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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.

Buyers 41

Buyers Sellers Inspection Bracketing 41

Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

You, the seller, the buyer, the lender—heck, even the mailman, are all shocked the deal has fallen apart. The purpose of this blog post is to lend some insight into what an agent should do and not do during the third stage. The buyer loves the home and both buyer and seller feel the price is fair. What just happened?

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Appraisal Reconsideration of Value Agents Market Value 78