Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Do not ever let anyone in your home without a licensed agent accompanying them. Be prepared to negotiate their requests.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 26, 2022

The real estate market is starting to show signs of balancing. This means that the sizzling hot seller's market will be softening up a bit. In fact, home values are still rising. In order to maximize sales prices, sellers should follow a few strategies. Homes were selling without a lot of preparation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

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. Real estate agents and lenders are working together to try to get buyers into houses.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? A Buyer's Agent in Real Estate is someone who helps homebuyers understand the local real estate market while finding a home that matches their criteria. Is a home inspection worth the cost?

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the past couple years, homes have been selling fast and home values have been increasing at record-breaking rates. The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. In many markets home sellers no longer have the leverage they did a few months ago.

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Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

In many states across the country, it is required to have an attorney's representation for real estate transactions. Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 30, 2022

There is a lot of news in the media about the real estate market starting to cool down for sellers and balance out for buyers. Offer Market Price Buyers still need to offer at least market price for a home, perhaps higher. Home values are still going up. If you are a buyer, you may be getting giddy about it.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Home Value Of My House: Tips for Pricing Your Houston Home. Asking yourself, "What is the home value of my house in Houston"? Use this Houston home valuation tool from HoustonProperties.com. Value Your Home. Planning to sell your home but overwhelmed with all the steps to take?

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

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. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. The final word?

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

From time to time the terms "contingent" and "pending" are used interchangeably in a real estate transaction. They have different impacts on both the buyer and the seller in a real estate deal. Contingencies create risks for the home seller. Most buyers have a whole house inspection.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

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. And they may not accept an appraisal that the seller did at the time of listing.”. The final word?

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The real estate market is starting to change. We are experiencing a shift from the sizzling hot seller's market we have had the past couple of years to a more balanced market. Home values are not expected to go down, however, they are not going to continue going up at the double-digit rates they have been.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 10, 2023

There is risk involved in owning two homes and being responsible for both mortgage payments. The real estate market is still strong in many areas, so you still may be able to sell your current home without paying two mortgage payments for very long. It is more of a risk to sellers to wait for you to sell your house.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. Real estate professionals or other appraisal experts can help you determine the market value of your home. This is helpful whether you intend to stay in your home or wish to sell it. The Value of a Home Appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

But how do rainbows relate to real estate transactions? In a real estate transaction, everyone has a different view. There is the owner of the home, who has a view of what they feel their home is worth. Buyers have their view of how much they are willing to pay for a home. THE SELLER’S VIEW.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It is one of the strongest seller's markets we've ever seen in the real estate industry. The inventory of available homes is at a record-breaking low. Buyer demand for homes is extremely high. Home values are rising. Many real estate contracts have this provision written in as an optional paragraph.

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Eppraisal

MAY 17, 2022

It’s been a seller’s market for quite some time now. This is mainly due to the lack of inventory of homes for sale and that home values are rising. Many buyers lose out on homes they put offers on more than once before finally having an offer accepted. This may not be the case.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Review current Houston real estate data & lessons from past hurricanes and trends. This is more concerning now that 71% of Houston Realtors have sold less than 5 homes in their entire career. Concerned about a housing market crash?

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Eppraisal

MAY 18, 2021

It's no secret the real estate market is super hot right now and the demand for homes is high. There are more buyers than homes available for sale. Buyers are finding themselves in multiple offer situations which means many are being outbid for homes, often more than once. Be prepared to purchase the home "as is."

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Eppraisal

JULY 1, 2022

Of course every home sale will always include the owner, but FSBO refers to a very specific type of sale where the homeowner handles the sales process without the aid of a real estate agent. In 89% of real estate transactions, a homeowner will use an agent or broker to market the property and handle the paperwork.

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The home-selling process can be challenging at times. This is especially true if home sellers are trying to move quickly or are hoping to avoid costly renovations. You may also be required to make repairs to meet certain state standards in order to sell your home.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

It's a sizzling, fast-paced seller's real estate market right now. Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

One consumer segment will have longer to wait for its “supply chain” to be repaired – residential real estate. “Of While the supply of homes for sale has increased modestly since the spring, it remains well below pre-pandemic levels and the outlook offers no quick fixes for the shortage,” the report issued in October said.

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

These loans have no home value limits at all, although they do have income limits. ” In some cases, experts advise it might be wise for a potential homebuyer to pay to have a home inspection done prior to the official appraisal. The post Does the Home You Want To Buy Qualify for a USDA Loan?

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Not only is our neighborhood home to some of the largest U.S. retail and restaurant headquarters, but the Columbus, OH real estate and job markets have seen remarkable growth, too. As such, there is no better time than now to seek out commercial real estate in Columbus, Ohio.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 28, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of New Construction According to Realtor.com, one-third of all homes on the market are new, i.e. recently built with no previous inhabitants. These are the very drivers of their appeal -- no aging, no wear and tear that often diminish home values. Individual sellers are easier negotiating partners.

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. As home values have been rising, so have earnest money amounts. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

This lexicon of real estate terms and acronyms will help you speak the language like a pro. Appraisal management company (AMC) : An institution operated independently of a lender that, once notified by a lender, orders a home appraisal. Look for this accreditation or something similar when shopping for a home inspector.).

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. The contract states that they will use their best efforts to find a home that meets your criteria. Explain real estate terms.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Whether you're buying a home or selling a home, today's real estate market is hot. It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. The real estate markets in 2020 and so far in 2021 have been like no other.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Home buyers are still flocking to homes when they are listed for sale. Buyers continue to offer list price and above as home values are still going up. When a home buyer doesn’t pay cash for a home, he will most likely be purchasing the home with the help of a mortgage lender.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The real estate market is still hot and there are currently more buyers than homes available for sale. So far in this year's fall real estate market, home values continue to rise. Despite the super seller's market, appraisers are protecting the mortgage companies' interests.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What is a Real Estate Owned (REO) Property? REO, which stands for “Real Estate Owned,” is a term applied to foreclosed properties whose ownership has transferred to the bank or lender. REO properties are attractive to homebuyers or real estate investors for several reasons.

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Eppraisal

MAY 24, 2022

Today's real estate market is still "hot" and continues to break records. With homes selling faster than ever before, home values are rising at higher rates than ever before. The inventory of homes available for sale is at its lowest in history.

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