What to do when the house doesn’t appraise If you’ve ever had a home under contract that didn’t appraise you know it can be very frustrating. Whether you’re client is buying a home or selling one the results are just as devastating. There is a specific process that you can follow that I want to […]
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection?
April 9, 2015 By 14 Comments
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection? I’ve been asked this question several times during the past month, and if you’ve read my blog much you know that I like to share questions I get. My thought is that if one or two people are curious about something, I know that others may be […]
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage
April 7, 2015 By 174 Comments
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage With everything else being the same a home with more square footage will always sell for more. That makes sense right? When we talk about square footage, keep in mind that we’re talking about heated and cooled living area, commonly known as gross […]
Why cash buyers still need an appraisal
February 26, 2015 By 7 Comments
Why cash buyers still need an appraisal I received a call this week from a person that was purchasing a home with cash and he wanted to know if he should get an appraisal. I thought I would share with you the reasons that I gave him in favor of why cash buyers still need […]
Do I need an appraisal if I’m gifting real estate?
January 16, 2015 By 2 Comments
Do I need an appraisal if I’m gifting real estate? One situation that many people don’t know that they need an appraisal for is when they gift real estate as a charitable donation. Gifting of real estate occurs when you give real estate to a person or entity and need to find out its fair […]
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