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What’s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. When should we analyze the contract?

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Pressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5 Resources for Appraisers

McKissock

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, “ The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? ”. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? CE course: Avoiding Mortgage Fraud.

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

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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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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Using Equity To Buy A Second Home

D Fritz Appraisals

Taking equity out of your home to buy another house can be a financially advantageous option, as it allows homeowners to tap into the built-up value of their primary residence without worrying about saving up for a second mortgage. It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on New CA bias classes, 2024 New Years resolutions, 2024 goals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. 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.