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 […]
A Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Understanding the New UAD 3.6 Appraisal Report
October 15, 2025 By 6 Comments
The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy
October 8, 2025 By Leave a 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 […]
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 […]
The Appraisal Process & What Appraisers Look For: Part 2- A Guide for New Agents
May 28, 2025 By 2 Comments
A Primer for Agents About the Appraisal Process As a new real estate agent, you’ll quickly realize that the appraisal process can be one of the most crucial—and sometimes confusing—parts of the buying and selling process. Appraisers play an important role in determining a property’s market value, and their value estimates can influence everything from […]
Pending Sales May Be Your Secret Weapon To Accurate Pricing
May 7, 2025 By 8 Comments
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 […]
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