Getting Home Ready for Appraisal

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How Do Multiple Offers Impact a Home’s Appraised Value?

By Alex Todak / March 1, 2022 / Comments Off on How Do Multiple Offers Impact a Home’s Appraised Value?

In today’s real estate market, it’s not uncommon for a house to receive multiple offers and sell above the asking price. In fact, depending on your market, this may be the norm at the moment. But just because a home sells for more than the asking price doesn’t always mean the appraised value will match. …

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Home Appraisal Myths

Home Appraisal Myths – Busted!

By Alex Todak / July 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Home Appraisal Myths – Busted!

No matter how many times you’ve been through the process, the prospect of a home appraisal can seem a little daunting. With the cobweb of people involved, it’s understandable that your clients may feel a little bit confused. So, to help everyone through the process, we’ve compiled a list of the top seven home appraisal…

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Everything You Need to Know About Manufactured Home Appraisals

By Alex Todak / June 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Manufactured Home Appraisals

There is a growing demand for alternative types of housing in communities across the country. As home prices for traditional single-family residences continue to soar, it’s becoming more difficult for people to buy a home. One attractive alternative type of home that is growing in demand is manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes.…

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How Appraisers Pick Comps

By Alex Todak / April 8, 2021 / Comments Off on How Appraisers Pick Comps

Appraisers have to be really methodical about how they pick comparable properties, or comps, when they are doing home appraisals. There are extensive guidelines from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHA about what constitutes an appropriate comp for a home appraisal. Here’s a peek into how appraisers pick comps and how they affect a…

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The Difference Between Sales Price and Appraisal Value

By Alex Todak / April 3, 2021 / Comments Off on The Difference Between Sales Price and Appraisal Value

You may wonder why a home’s sales price and appraisal value sometimes don’t match up. Whether you’re buying a home or selling a home, it’s important to know how they can differ, especially in today’s hot housing market. Home Sales Price The housing market is, of course, influenced by the fluctuations of supply and demand.…

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5 Ways to Help Your Clients Through the Appraisal Process Successfully

Help Your Clients Through the Appraisal Process with 5 Tips

By Alex Todak / December 26, 2020 / Comments Off on Help Your Clients Through the Appraisal Process with 5 Tips

As a lender, you may wonder exactly how to best help your clients through the appraisal process successfully. Well, we’ve got the inside scoop for you! There are a few things you can do that will make a big difference in how smoothly the entire process goes.

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Reasons your appraisal came in low

Reasons Why Appraisals Come in Low

By Alex Todak / November 10, 2020 / Comments Off on Reasons Why Appraisals Come in Low

It’s a frustrating thing to buy or sell a home and find out that it’s not worth what you thought it would be. The real estate industry is no stranger to low appraisals, especially in today’s market, and there are plenty of reasons why they happen. From improvements not being worth what you expected to…

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5 Ways Your Clients Can Get Homes Ready for Appraisal

By Alex Todak / October 13, 2020 /

How can your clients get homes ready for appraisal? We all know that one of the most important parts of a home transaction is the appraisal process, and sometimes it can seem a little mysterious. Why do homes appraise the way they do? It’s actually pretty simple. An appraiser is looking at the bones of…

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