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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Appraisal Hub

One day you’re optimistic because you met a seemingly committed buyer at the open house or showing, and the next day you’re frustrated because they changed their mind or didn’t follow through. Mistake #3: Not having a professional home appraisal Appraisal firms can determine your property’s real market value.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. 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. No need to spend money on repairs.

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Understanding the Basics of Buying Your First Home - Part 2 - Researching and Finding Your Dream Home

Eppraisal

Attending Open Houses and Home Showings Take advantage of open house events to explore properties in person Schedule private showings with your real estate agent for a more personalized experience Bring a checklist of important considerations to evaluate each property C.

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7 Common Questions Clients Have Before Selling Their Home

McKissock

Q: “What are methods to determine the value of my home?”. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) : An informal evaluation that determines the market value of a property by comparing it to similar properties in the same area. Q: “What factors can influence the value of my home?”. Marketing efforts are neutralized.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

For sellers, they need a clear understanding of what showings, open houses, and inspections could entail. Buyers also need to know how often they will be allowed to inspect a property, who can make onsite visits, and what things can be done to a property (if any) prior to closing.

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5 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

Zillow

By October, you are likely to find desperate sellers and prices below a home’s market value. You’ll likely notice fewer buyers at open houses, which could signal a great opportunity to make an offer. Fewer buyers are competing. That translates into less competition and more opportunities for buyers.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. What is happening in your market? MLS info can be unreliable.