Home Appraisal Myths – Busted!

Home Appraisal Myths

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

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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Reasons Why Appraisals Come in Low

Reasons your appraisal came 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

Get Homes Ready for Appraisal

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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How COVID-19 Impacted the Appraisal Process

how-covid-19-impacted-the-appraisal-process

We often get asked how COVID-19 impacted the appraisal process and how AMCs are working with appraisers to address these challenges. This is a great question, so let’s dive in! There are several factors that have affected the appraisal process amid COVID-19: State phasing restrictions and PPE standards Industry changes to appraisal requirements A record…

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