Over the years, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about the appraisal process, but one that seems to come up more often is whether it makes sense to get an appraisal before putting a home on the market. It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is not always a simple yes or no. It […]
Do Nearby Home Sales Affect My Home’s Value?
September 10, 2025 By 3 Comments
Not All Nearby Home Sales Are Good Comps If homes in your neighborhood are selling for more (or less), you may be wondering: “Do Nearby Home Sales Affect MY Home’s Value?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer depends on a few important things. Recent sales nearby can affect your home’s value, but […]
Low Appraisal? Here’s How to Handle It Without Losing the Deal
August 12, 2025 By 8 Comments
What To Do When You’re Faced With a Low Appraisal Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve found the perfect house, gotten your offer accepted, and everything seems to be moving along? Then the report comes back, and you’re hit with a low appraisal. What now? This is one of the most common […]
Common Appraisal Misconceptions: What You Think You Know Might Be Wrong
June 24, 2025 By 3 Comments
Appraisal Misconceptions Are More Common Than You Think Let’s face it—real estate appraisals can feel mysterious if you’re not an appraiser. I’ve been doing this work for over 30 years, and I still run into smart, experienced professionals who have some appraisal misconceptions that lead them to misunderstand key parts of the appraisal process. Whether […]
Should Agents Consider Location When Pricing a Listing?
September 17, 2024 By 4 Comments
The Importance of Location in Home Pricing As real estate professionals, we all know the saying: “Location, location, location.” It’s one of the most important factors when evaluating a property’s value, yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked during the Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) process. I thought I would take time today to explain why real […]
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