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

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

Eppraisal

The seller can reject your bid, make a counteroffer or accept your original proposal. Your response depends on how the seller replies. If the Seller Rejects Your Offer The seller may deny your home purchase offer for various reasons. Your offer will only become legally binding if the seller signs it.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Appraisal Hub

Mistake #2: Forgetting to factor in the selling costs Most first-time home sellers think they don’t have to worry about additional expenses when selling a house, only to be surprised by closing costs, agent commissions, home inspection repairs, and staging costs.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

Sellers and buyers need to have a clear understanding of who can and will have access to the property in question. For sellers, they need a clear understanding of what showings, open houses, and inspections could entail. Access to the property is a common sticking point between sellers and buyers during a transaction.

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