How Pending Sales Help You Price a Listing Right the First Time Have you had an appraisal come in below the contract price on a recent listing? You’re probably not the only one. When you set a list price using only closed sales, you’re looking in the rear‑view mirror. Those sales show what buyers paid […]
Appraisal 101: Key Facts You Might Not Know
January 29, 2025 By 4 Comments
Brush Up On Your Appraisal Knowledge Most people have a basic understanding of the appraisal process. If you’ve ever purchased a home or refinanced your mortgage you’ve most likely had to get your home appraised. On the surface it looks like the appraiser visits your home, does some measuring, and looks around. Beyond what you […]
Is The Real Estate Market Shifting?
June 28, 2022 By 6 Comments
Has There Been a Shift In The Real Estate Market? From all indications, there has been a definite shift in the real estate market. The recent increase in interest rates has injected another variable into the market that participants are reacting to. I like to get multiple perspectives on what is happening and in order […]
Ask The Appraiser: Can Pending Sales Be Used In An Appraisal?
July 14, 2011 By 12 Comments
I was asked a great question yesterday that I thought I would share with you. Can pending sales be used in an appraisal? The short answer is “yes”. Appraisers have three options for comparables. They include closed sales, active listings, and pending sales. The appraiser must use a minimum of 3 closed sales in the […]
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