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Recap: Valuation Expo 2021

Appraisal Buzz

As a southern California property appraiser, each year I attend Valuation Expo , the country’s largest trade show for real estate appraisers. Buyers and sellers? Realtors and Property Appraisers? This was originally published on hoskingappraisalgroup.com here. So what’s the consensus, you ask?

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

First, the pre-approval letter tells the seller that you are serious about buying a home and that you have a commitment from a reputable lender on how much it will lend to you. Another seller’s home may need repairs, and you put in your offer the need for a seller credit to pay for them. In an extremely competive market?

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Regardless of price, Austin homes still flying off the market

Housing Wire

The winning buyer also waived appraisal and financing contingencies and dropped off cupcakes that matched the interior colors of the house, which was a nice touch because the seller is an artist and the home is unique and colorful.” . The jumbo market for brokers is back in a huge way.

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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

Jay Garrett, a loan officer at Supreme Lending ’s McClellan Branch in Austin, said he is seeing 10 to 40 offers on houses no matter where they are in Austin, and cash offers are winning the day because sellers don’t want to have to worry about the house appraising too low for someone who needs financing. “If

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Everything You Should Know About a Home Appraisal

Appraisal Hub

Mortgage lenders require assurance that they are issuing a loan commensurate to the value of the property. A property appraisal in Toronto will provide them with an accurate assessment of that home’s value. How Can Buyers And Sellers Benefit From Appraisals? Where Can I Find An Appraiser In Toronto?

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Appraisers Are Sitting Ducks to Random Legislation

Appraiserblogs

Prior to the initiation of a residential property appraisal, a holder of a license or certification under P.L.1991, shall provide a property seller with a document, in a form and manner prescribed by the board, informing the property seller of... Related Posts: Bill Prohibiting Discrimination in Appraisals.

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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Below are tips to help you get the right appraiser. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ. For example, commercial property appraisal considers income generation, which isn't a factor for residential property appraisal.