Appraisal

Pricing your home is an art not a science

How to Determine Your Listing Price Pricing your home is an art, not a science. Achieving the optimal listing price requires both objective research into similar properties and instinct in determining how much a buyer will be willing to pay...

WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?

It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation. They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...

Appraisers Now Believe Your Home Is Worth More Than You Do

In 2013, my most significant difficulty was getting my listings appraised for what the buyer agreed to pay. But the real estate tide has turned. A recent study by Quicken Loans compared homeowner perceptions of value to appraiser opinions. On a...

A Love Hate Relationship

Once a month, I receive a telephone call from an appraiser who is on the ball and performing their job. These appraisers will reach out to me to ask “when are you closing your listing, and for how much?” It’s a professional courtesy fo...

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