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Entries Tagged as 'Pre-Listing Appraisals in Birmingham'

5 Reasons Why A Realtor Should Order An Appraisal Before Listing A House

June 15th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Appraisal, Appraisal Tips, Realtor Tips

Realtors are experts at selling houses.  They are versed in what buyers want in a home.  They keep up with the latest in architectural styles, neighborhood trends and financing options.  Ideally all of this knowledge is maximized on every listing, but realistically that may not always be the case.  There may be times when one [...]

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Can A Pre-Listing Appraisal Be Used By The Buyer’s Lender?

March 31st, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · FAQ's, FSBO Tips, marketing, Realtor Tips

I’ve done several pre-listing appraisals recently and I got a question the other day that I wanted to share with you.  The homeowner wanted to know if a pre-listing appraisal could be used by the buyer’s lender to get their mortgage.  The short answer to this is “no”,  however this was not always the case.   [...]

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The Pre-Listing Appraisal: A Smart Choice in Today’s Market

March 1st, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal

People may think that I believe this because I am an appraiser, but it truly makes sense.  I have seen it happen numerous times.  A house is selling and everything has been done: contract, title, home inspection, etc. and the last thing is the appraisal.  Unfortunately sometimes the value just isn’t there, and the deal [...]

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