Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

The transaction is a complex interplay between buyer and seller. Imperfect though our efforts may be, we must work to untie the knot of each transaction and of the real estate market as a whole. The representative price of this hypothetical interaction (the product of the synthesis) is known as market value.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. ” He went on to explain how the market had said that, placing all the blame on that darned old market.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 20, 2022

It states that the buyer will still purchase the home at the contract price, even if the appraised value is lower than the contract price by a certain amount. Appraisal gap clauses have become relatively common in recent years due to many homes being sold at prices that market data does not support as being the market value.

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Realtor

MAY 17, 2023

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. As a seller, here’s what you need to know about the settlement process.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. This will help you set a realistic price and manage your sellers’ expectations. For appraisals that are low, a seller may want to get a second appraisal. At this point, an estimated market value is generated. Not necessarily.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

They were able to get others to declare the value as fair, but some valued fair as high as possible. They found liar buyers. Everything worked well so long as “value” equaled price! The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. Uppraisers” were in demand.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding these costs is essential for a smooth transaction. Let's delve into the intricacies of closing costs, what they entail, and how they impact both buyers and sellers. What are Closing Costs?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Trying to meet deadlines, keep my clients informed, and put out a quality product in this busy market is enough to make my head spin. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. But what offer will the seller accept $400,000.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That means you get zero say in who’s determining the financial value of the home you’ve lived in, loved, and sunk your savings into. Here are some things sellers can do—straight from the home appraisers’ mouths—to navigate the process of home appraisals. “There’s an epidemic of puffery,” Wiener says.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 14, 2022

Equity rich means that the combined estimated amount of the loan balance on the home was no more than 50% of the home’s estimated market value. Homeowners continue to benefit from rising home prices,” says Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence for ATTOM. The post Sellers’ Market Peak?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

7 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sale Goes Smoothly The real estate market in British Columbia is dynamic and diverse, with bustling urban centers like Vancouver and Victoria alongside picturesque rural communities. Addressing leaky faucets, peeling paint, or outdated fixtures can significantly affect how potential buyers perceive the home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.”

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. Therefore, it begs the question: what will happen to home values? It has been advertised that most markets lack substantial supply of homes – especially for low- and moderate-income housing.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

A home inspector, hired and paid by the buyer typically, will look at the plumbing, electricity and the overall foundation of the home and then provide a report with their findings. While home inspections aren’t required, they provide the buyer with several important opportunities in the home-buying process.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “The The final word.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Job functions most likely to be impacted include sales, marketing and software engineering. Given that sales and marketing are key areas for real estate agents, generative AI will increase the probability of agents winning listings.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The year ahead for the mortgage-servicing rights market is shaping up to be a lucrative play for investors, lenders and others looking to purchase MSR assets. Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) leaning on MSR sales, however, now face a supply-demand imbalance, market observers say. These differences can cause volatile MSR values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. Let’s talk about the difference between today’s market and the one during the years leading up to the bursting of the housing bubble in the Great Recession of 2008. Granted, mortgage rates were not terrible.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Fewer sellers need to adjust their price because, again, it’s a seller’s market.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sellers and their agents use comps to help determine a proper list price for a property. Closed comparable sales, also known as ‘comps,’ are used to approximate market value for residential properties. All else being equal, the more recent the sale is, the more weight should be placed on the comp’s value.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. markets, but they’ve been steadily expanding.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If you’re a first-time home buyer , you might get a little queasy when the last line of your good-faith estimate comes in at several thousand dollars. This amount can change depending on market factors. If demand in your area is high, a seller could expect a larger deposit. Home inspection : This is critical for home buyers.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

Simply put, home appraisals are meant for the buyer’s lender more than any other party. If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value. “The The final word.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Since 2020, iBuying has soared in popularity as many sellers have taken advantage since the start of the pandemic. Sellers used iBuying to bypass the lengthy aspects of the traditional homebuying process to receive cash payments in an expedited manner. What should appraisers know about the state of the iBuying market?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. Fannie Mae recently announced the Value Acceptance + Property Data solution. Well, a cure for appraisal gap anxiety has appeared on the scene.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If this is the norm for the neighborhood, the size of the driveway may not have any impact on value. It really depends on the neighborhood and what the typical buyer in that neighborhood is looking for. DOES THE MATERIAL THE DRIVEWAY IS MADE OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VALUE? What about gravel or tar & chip driveways?

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 4, 2022

BUYERS, DON'T MAKE THESE HOUSE HUNTING MISTAKES! Not Hiring a Buyer’s Agent Some home buyers believe it’s better to work with the listing agent directly hoping they’ll get a better deal than if they hire a buyer’s agent. Listing agents are contractually bound to act in the best interest of their seller, not the buyer.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Getting your home appraised before listing it for sale is a wise decision that can benefit both sellers and buyers in the real estate market. This helps you set a realistic and competitive asking price for your property, increasing the likelihood of attracting potential buyers.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the bustling real estate market of Toronto, understanding the true value of your residential property is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the most common questions we get from our home sellers at ListingSpark is “How do I determine what my closing costs are”? For this article, we are going to focus on the home seller closing costs we would typically see in Texas with a residential sale (commercial sales typically have a different set of fees).

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying.

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National Association of Realtors

AUGUST 1, 2023

The answer to who can set market value involves buyers, sellers—and the very definition of “value.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A date of death appraisal, also known as a “valuation as of the date of death” is a type of real estate or personal property appraisal that determines the fair market value of assets as of the date a person passed away. This value is essential for tax reporting and compliance.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. If the buyer realizes they overpaid for the property, the agents are now the professionals with the bullseye on their back. from an out of market area) and will also mortgage fraud supercharged.

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Appraisal Hub

AUGUST 13, 2021

It’s in the best interests of the bank, the seller, and the buyer to get an appraisal for the following reasons: The bank – Proper appraisal is critical in underwriting. If the loan is worth more than the home’s market value, the bank may find it challenging to recover their investment if the buyer defaults on their mortgage.

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