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Feb 26, 2013

Why Overpriced Homes Don’t Sell

Every neighborhood has that one home with a “for sale” sign on the lawn that’s been standing there for several months. The home has been there for so long that even folks who go to every open house have seen it. Admit it, now you’re starting to worry. You think to yourself, “If this home,…View the full report…


Dec 07, 2012

Iconic Neighborhoods And Neighborhood Value

When it comes to location, it always matters. The location of your home makes a difference in the resale value. Of course, you can’t always control how demographics will shift, however, you can look at certain trends to determine whether or not the neighborhood you’re buying in will help with the price appraisal of your home. For…View the full report…


Oct 15, 2012

The Secret Of A 48-Hour Home Appraisal Makeover

We love success stories for home buyers and sellers. When someone gets a low figure for their home and finds ways to fix up some of the issues and sell for a better rate, we are overjoyed. The housing market is confusing enough as it is, so when we hear good news we share it….View the full report…


Aug 05, 2012

Low Appraisal? Here Is What To Do

Several real estate appraisers have mentioned that foreclosures and short sales have created a new price structure that includes average home sales prices and distress sales. This means that homes may have been appraised at a lower value because the “comps” in the area are low as well. So what should a homeowner do if the…View the full report…


Jul 24, 2012

Do Bigger Improvements Get A Better Appraisal?

The short answer is yes. However, the long answer requires some consideration. As we’ve discussed before, the most accurate appraisal figures come from the comps in the vicinity of the subject property. “Comps” is just a term appraisers use to describe comparable properties in your area. So, comps are homes with the same or similar…View the full report…


May 22, 2012

Impressing Your Michigan Home Appraiser

There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of impressing your Michigan home appraiser. Thankfully, Detroit is recovering, but it’s still important to put your best foot forward when the value of your home is being determined. Keep in mind, though, that a little money goes a long way in this…View the full report…


May 17, 2012

Getting Ready For Your New York Real Estate Appraisal

There are a number of steps you can take to prepare for your New York real estate appraisal. If you live in the city, that alone still means your property is valuable, because the market there hasn’t suffered nearly as much as it has in other parts of the state. Still, there are things you…View the full report…


May 11, 2012

Disappointing Your Ohio Real Estate Appraiser

One of the current trends for Ohio real estate appraisal has more to do with expensive homes than moderately priced homes. There are some exceptions to this, but in general, expensive home sales are still lower than average, while the sale of homes less than one hundred thousand dollars is beginning to return to normal…View the full report…


May 01, 2012

Features For Success in Florida Real Estate Appraisals

There are a number of features your home could have which would increase the odds for the success of your Florida real estate appraisals. Of course, by “success” we mean that you end up with a home value which is reflective of a return on your investment. The opposite of that would be failure. The…View the full report…


Apr 07, 2012

What Do Home Appraisers Look For

No profession knows how to sell a home better than home appraisers. Since they study the current market trends, they know how you can get the most value from the home. Following their advice, you can not only improve your home and living space, but also net a sizable profit as well. Adding Space and…View the full report…