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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

“The collateral for the loan is the home, so lenders require an independent appraiser to inspect it and advise on its value,” explains Michael Drake , president of PMG Home Loans. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value.

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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

“The collateral for the loan is the home, so lenders require an independent appraiser to inspect it and advise on its value,” explains Michael Drake , president of PMG Home Loans. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. Appraisal value isn’t always the same as market value.

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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.” Geoff Hinton, a professor at the University of Toronto, and two students, constructed a viable neural network. After the agent explains how a chatbot works and the benefits it offers, the agent can let the sellers experience it themselves.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. Does a Newly Constructed Home Need an Appraisal? Yes, even a newly constructed home needs an appraisal.

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An Overview of Two Common Property Appraisal Methods

East Coast Appraisal

Accurate home appraisals benefit both property buyers and sellers. On the other hand, sellers avoid underselling their homes. The sales comparison approach determines the house's value based on the prices of similar houses that others have recently sold in the area. The appraisal will consider the market value of the land.

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Do Wood Floors Increase Home Value?

Lamacchia Realty

If you’re thinking about selling your house, one upgrade that can increase your home’s resale value is hardwood flooring. While some sellers may renovate a bathroom or do small improvements to make the home feel new , don’t overlook the power of a fresh hardwood floor.

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Crumbling Foundations: Understanding Pyrrhotite-Infected Concrete and Its Impact on Homeowners

Lamacchia Realty

These batches were used in thousands of foundations for new construction homes. What Pyrrhotite-Infected Foundations Mean for Homeowners As home buyers and sellers are trying to navigate this already unique real estate market, the crumbling foundation crisis is an add stressor for those trying to buy and sell properties in these areas.

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