Why Pricing a Home Has Become More Challenging Over the past 12 months or so, we have seen a gradual reduction in mortgage rates. Rates have bounced around with normal fluctuations; however, the general trend has been downward. Within this time period, rates were the highest in May of 2025, and as of March 12, […]
How to Prep for an Appraisal: What Appraisers Look For (and What You Can Ignore)
February 24, 2026 By 4 Comments
So, What Does an Appraiser Look For During a Home Appraisal? If you’re an agent or a home seller and you’ve ever asked, “What does an appraiser look for during a home appraisal?” this post is for you. I get asked a lot by both agents and sellers about what they need to do to […]
Spooky Features That Kill Home Value
October 29, 2025 By 5 Comments
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 […]
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