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Regardless of price, Austin homes still flying off the market

Housing Wire

The winning buyer also waived appraisal and financing contingencies and dropped off cupcakes that matched the interior colors of the house, which was a nice touch because the seller is an artist and the home is unique and colorful.” . Presented by: Rocket Pro TPO. year over year, to $465,000.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

When you calculate a house’s worth, you think about how numerous factors position the property in the current market. This process has appraisers review location, condition, and other variables so they can assess whether buyers will be interested. These properties are not for owner occupancy.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A CMA report includes information on similar, comparable properties in the area, including recent sales, active listings and current market trends. Like you, as a real estate agent, I have prepared many reports analyzing pricing trends to help provide guidance to buyers, sellers and investors alike.

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Is Property Appraisal an Art or a Science?

AmeriMac

A property appraisal is a process of estimating the value of real estate. Appraisals are almost always used in purchase and sale transactions, where they are used to determine if a home’s price is appropriate for its location, condition and features. It is important to note that an appraisal is not a commodity in itself.

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

According to Matt Sharp, Area Lending Manager at Citi, “It’s really important when you are in the buying process that lenders have a communication with not only the buyer but also with their realtor,” Sharp said. This is a bit of a gamble since the buyer won’t know for sure if they have to use the money until after the appraisal.

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In a hot housing market, gap between purchase price and appraiser condition ratings causes headaches

Housing Wire

Most AMCs offer a process called a Reconsideration of Value Request, or ROV, that when properly presented, encourages the appraiser to review the work based on additional appropriate data submitted. However, if sellers are willing to take the time to do repairs, the appraisal can be conditioned and brought back up. “If

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

And how does the real estate appraisal process work? The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Residential vs. Commercial Property Appraisal and Their Differing Review Process. The primary concern is a place to live.