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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

A well-maintained property can contribute to a more favorable valuation and prevent the need for a final inspection, which can cost the buyer more money and possibly delay the closing. The Power of Pre-Appraisal Preparation: Agents preparing properties for appraisals can have a significant impact on the outcome.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

” “That cost does not equal value on homes, and picking comparable sales just to hit contract prices is unethical. ” Appraisers are unbiased and must follow guidelines “I wish they understood that we cannot always ethically hit the sale contract price.” .” “How value is derived.”

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

Contingencies : Conditions written into a home purchase contract that protect the buyer should issues arise with financing, the home inspection, etc. Home inspection : A nondestructive visual look at the systems in a building. Inspection occurs when the home is under contract or in escrow.