Don’t Let the Condition of your Home be the Reason for a Low Appraisal After 35 years as an appraiser, I think I’ve seen everything when it comes to spooky features that can scare away a buyer or lower its value. Some properties have been well maintained, while others make me afraid to step inside. […]
A Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Understanding the New UAD 3.6 Appraisal Report
October 15, 2025 By 6 Comments
Why This Matters to Agents You’ll start seeing something new in appraisal reports soon: the UAD 3.6 appraisal report. It’s a big change in how appraisals are written and shared. This update doesn’t just affect appraisers. It also changes how agents, buyers, and sellers read and understand the report. I recently spoke with an office […]
The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy
October 8, 2025 By 1 Comment
A Closer Look at What Affects Home Value Before You Buy Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding the “perfect” house — the one with the right kitchen, backyard, or curb appeal — and overlook what really […]
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 7 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 […]
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