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

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

While it’s certainly true that you can let go of the anxiety of needing to show your home at any moment, you still need to cooperate with your buyer, the buyer’s agent, and the commitments made in the contract. In those cases, you or your listing agent or the buyer’s agent will need to make the home available for inspection.

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The Differences Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection

Hank Miller Team

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In brief (operative word), an appraisal is an estimate of the current market value of a home completed by an appraiser using set evaluation criteria. What is a Home Inspection?

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. You can also explain why some sales are not comparable, such as different market conditions, motivations, or concessions.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

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. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets. Most states prescribe a certain amount of time when the homebuyer can walk away from signing the purchase contract.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

Eppraisal

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. You can say no to the counteroffer, accept it or propose new changes to the contract. Arriving at a verbal agreement differs from being in a contract.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

I believe it is helpful to consider topics such as: communication during the transaction , condition of the property, marketing, negotiation process, timelines, transfer of ownership, etc. I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing.

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