Tag Archive: buy a home

Sep 22, 2012

Should A Cash Buyer Get An Appraisal?

We received a call from a prospective client who asked about whether or not an appraisal was needed if she were a cash buyer. She went on to say that the price she was quoted by the  homeowner seemed reasonable since her friend had purchased a house nearby for just about the same amount. However,…View the full report…


Sep 06, 2012

Reasons For Getting A Home Appraisal

Most people think that the only reason to get a home appraisal is because they are refinancing or financing a purchase of a home. There are actually a host of other reasons too. An appraiser is always a valuable third party correspondent in many other circumstances. Here are some examples where an appraisal may come…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…


Jul 14, 2012

How You Can Prepare Your Home For An Appraisal

It’s common knowledge that homeowners prepare their homes for home sales. They clean and make sure that all possible repair work has been done before the real estate agent and potential buyers visit. It’s essential to prepare your home for an appraisal as well. The process leads to a sale and there is no reason…View the full report…


Jul 09, 2012

What To Look For In An Appraisal Report

You should review your home appraisal report to make sure it was done accurately. The appraisal document contains a lot of information that leads to determining the value of a home. Homeowners should take care to review the appraisal report carefully. As appraisal specialists, we want to help you better understand  what to look for in an appraisal report….View the full report…


Jun 21, 2012

Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals Part II

In the first installment of this series, we covered many of the basics. Since then, we listened to our clients and made a list of other frequently asked questions for appraisers. We hope this helps clear up any confusion regarding the real estate appraisal process because ultimately, we are all working together to get you…View the full report…


Jun 16, 2012

Basic Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals

We often get the same questions asked by different clients. In this blog post, we decided to take some of the most frequently asked questions and create a “most common questions for appraisers” post. This is a basic crash course in appraisals and the first installment for this series. Q: How is home’s value determined?…View the full report…