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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. He is a specialized contractor with expertise in uncovering defects in the structure and materials of various types of properties.

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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

year-over-year increase in home values. Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. And all of those prospective homeowners flocking to the city are fighting for the same small pool of houses.

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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

Set aside money for emergency repairs and system enhancements to boost safety and increase property values. Heating and Cooling Inefficient heating methods found in older homes can benefit from modernization, which leads to substantial energy savings.  Lastly, always prioritize safety measures when managing an old property.

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FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

The best course of action would be to adress any and all repairs to a home prior to an inspection. Providing real estate appraisal services since 1999 with an array of experience in property appraisals that includes Divorce, Estate, Bankruptcy, Tax Appeals, Pre-Listings, Pre-Purchase, FSBO and more.

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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value.

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Inaccurate Property Information: Incorrect property information in public records can lead to inaccurate appraisals. Ensure that the appraiser has access to accurate data about your property. This is often done to save money, however, in the end, it can result in a less-than-accurate appraisal.

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Should Home Sellers Get an Appraisal Before Listing? Here’s Why It’ll Cost You

Realtor

If a buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, the lender will require an appraisal toward the end of the loan application process just to make sure the home is actually worth its purported value.

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