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How to price homes properly in a volatile housing market

Housing Wire

High-volume home sellers are in a bit of a pickle in today’s market thanks to rapidly rising mortgage rates last year. These are market-based decisions.” Kearney’s simple strategy for surviving as a high-volume seller in an environment where demand has dried up: listen to the market and do what it says. “As

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

This will help you set a realistic price and manage your sellers’ expectations. For appraisals that are low, a seller may want to get a second appraisal. If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

Housing Wire

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. You can meet new people anywhere, and you never know who’s thinking about putting their house on the market. Who’s it for?

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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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Checklist to Sell a House in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

7 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sale Goes Smoothly The real estate market in British Columbia is dynamic and diverse, with bustling urban centers like Vancouver and Victoria alongside picturesque rural communities. Professional staging services can be employed for those seeking expert guidance, although many sellers undertake this process.

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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property. Condition and Age of the Property The age and condition of a home directly impact its market value.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Going for an as-is home sale eliminates the need for a lengthy renovation process. Moreover, buyers sometimes prefer to renovate the home according to their taste.