Can You Negotiate The Appraised Value?
The thrill of negotiating or bargaining a sales price appeals to many of us. Once, on a vacation with my family in Barbados, we spent time bargaining with local salesmen on antiques. This was, of course, a big part of the fun. When it comes to appraisals, I've heard people ask if there is any room for negotiating, as in when a home sells and the seller and buyer negotiate certain terms. The short answer is not really, but here are some options for the longer answer: If the home buyer and seller agree on a price, can the appraiser appraise it lower or higher
Colorado Home Appraisal and Green Energy Home Improvement Tips
Recently, Joan from Denver, CO became concerned. Her neighbor told her that energy efficiency upgrades could increase value of Colorado homes. Joan was getting ready to sell and hadn't considered this practice. She came to us to get an online home appraisal and find out if green energy upgrades add value to property prices in Colorado. Overall, real estate appraisers have noticed energy efficiency trends among home owners who invest money to make their homes greener. We have heard stories of sellers who saved hundreds of dollars a month with everything from solar panels to the installation of energy efficient
