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Finding the Agent Who Goes Above and Beyond

Eppraisal

In today's market, where home values are rising and there is a lack of inventory of homes available for sale, you may find many agents' businesses are tightening due to lack of inventory. Most buyers like when sellers pay for home warranties. Typically, home stagers charge by the hour.

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Fluffing, decreases home values

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Why are real estate agents among the top 10 most hated professions? We’ve seen 1 bedroom homes “fluffed” into 4 bedrooms, and 0 bath homes “fluffed” into 1 bath homes - BY BROKERS?! Retro decor: It’s ’60s flashback time. But to the original claim that fluffing decreases home values, lets explore how.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

Buyers are pulling many different strings in order for their offers to be accepted including offering sellers significantly above list prices. They are also offering to meet the sellers' closing dates or to purchase the homes "as is." Buyers are busy looking at the rooms and the decor.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. The lender is responsible for ensuring that your home provides adequate collateral for the mortgage. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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Could Fall Be the New Selling Season?

Eppraisal

Past Market Cycles Historically, real estate website traffic begins to grow after the winter holidays. Real estate professionals will often tell you the spring real estate market begins right after the Superbowl as sales ramp up in the spring and summer. So are the scents of autumn.

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How to Avoid Hurting Your Home Appraisal: Cleaning, Updating & Fixing

Listing Spark

Potential buyers may think that you don’t take care of your property and this could lower the value of your home. The Appraisal Institute has warned that bad neighbors can lower home values by as much as 10%. Finally, it’s important to keep all of the systems in your home up-to-date. Update your decor.