Contracts Market Value Real Estate Sellers 
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
JULY 20, 2022
An appraisal gap clause can be written into a contract. It states that the buyer will still purchase the home at the contract price, even if the appraised value is lower than the contract price by a certain amount. In this hot market, it’s not surprising that this type of clause is being written into some contracts.
Realtor
MAY 17, 2023
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. As a seller, here’s what you need to know about the settlement process.
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McKissock
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The standard residential appraisal report form’s definition of Market Value states in part: “ Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: buyer and seller are typically motivated…”.
Birmingham Appraisal
JUNE 13, 2023
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. They are only one part of the puzzle that appraisers have to put together to form a credible value opinion.
McKissock
AUGUST 13, 2021
Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. When should we analyze the contract? Looking at the sales contract early on allows the appraiser to identify any “subject to” items or other conditions that could influence the value conclusion.
McKissock
JANUARY 31, 2023
As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “The definition of market value.” ” “How value is derived.” Was the seller highly motivated?
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 16, 2021
Fannie Mae defines market value in part as “the most probable price that a property should bring…” Thus, probability is the very foundation of the most common definition of market value. In other words, why are appraiser estimating market value below the contract price so often?
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