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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

While it’s certainly true that you can let go of the anxiety of needing to show your home at any moment, you still need to cooperate with your buyer, the buyer’s agent, and the commitments made in the contract. Negotiating a settlement date Buyers and sellers typically negotiate a settlement date that is mutually agreeable.

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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in King County

Will Springer Realtor

Residential property is assessed each year at its full market value, which is defined as the amount a buyer, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay to a seller willing but not obligated to sell. A large part of each property tax dollar goes to pay off construction bonds for school buildings and other public projects.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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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. Mistake #1: Over- or under-pricing If you price your home incorrectly, your home may become less attractive to potential buyers.

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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Below is a chart from the National Association of REALTORS article on home buyer regret. Some buyers may be relocating from a different state, and feel pressured to purchase a home sight unseen. It’s not that these pictures are meant to deceive buyers. WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. Did they regret their decision?

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment.

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