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What to do when your buyer wants to make a lowball property offer

Housing Wire

What constitutes a “lowball” offer, when is it appropriate or not appropriate and how can you encourage your buyer clients to stop insisting on offering a price that’s unlikely to result in an offer? By definition, a lowball offer is an offer that is significantly below market value. See the difference?

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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I recently gave a presentation and was asked if appraisal gap clauses impact the way appraisers are developing their opinion of value? 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. But not always.

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Unanswered Questions – Part 1

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie Mae defines market value in part as “the most probable price that a property should bring…” Thus, probability is the very foundation of the most common definition of market value. In other words, why are appraiser estimating market value below the contract price so often? Time to make an offer.

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

Housing Wire

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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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Combining the strengths of AI with the expertise and insights of real estate professionals could provide the best results in accurately assessing the market value of homes.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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10 Costs of Buying a Home You Need To Know About

Realtor

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. Home inspection : This is critical for home buyers. Costs of buying a home #5: Attorney Some states, such as Georgia, require an attorney to be present at closing.