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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. 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. No need to spend money on repairs.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

You manage the marketing, showings, open houses, and all other aspects of the sale To those who have bought and sold several houses in the past or have a real estate background, this may be another enticing aspect of going for sale by owner route. This may be a themed open house that involves food, entertainment, etc.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. Properties are still going under contract. Worried about missing out on a boom?

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

See places in people’s houses that usually require a search warrant to access. Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. I request any reports, such as termite or home inspection, even old reports, but rarely get them. I never use the terms.

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How to Sell Your Home With Success

PennyMac

Spring and summer are typically the best times to list, but the optimal selling season ultimately depends on your specific housing market. Have your own home inspection: One part of the homebuying process that can drag on for a long time is addressing the findings of the buyer’s home inspection.

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Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: How to Tell the Difference

Assurance Financial

The real estate market has fluctuated significantly over the past few decades, with a median sales price difference of $195,900 in the last 20 years alone. With these constant housing market shifts, it can be challenging to determine the best time to buy or sell a house. What Is a Buyer’s Market?