Appraisal Process, Methods, & Industry Basics

Property evaluators examine four primary categories when assessing your home: physical condition, improvements, location, and site characteristics. These comprehensive evaluations determine your property’s market

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Roof condition significantly impacts property appraisals and can reduce home values by thousands of dollars. Appraisers examine roofs for missing shingles, water damage, granule

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Yes, buyers can legally walk away after a home appraisal if certain contract conditions exist. When a property appraises below the purchase price, buyers

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Yes, appraisers look in every room during a property evaluation. Professional appraisers conduct comprehensive room-by-room inspections, photographing all interior spaces, exterior areas, and structural

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Most property appraisals remain valid for 90 to 180 days, depending on your loan type and market conditions. Working with experienced real estate appraisers

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A home reappraisal determines your property’s current market value after your initial purchase appraisal. New York homeowners should get their homes reappraised every one

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An appraisal higher than purchase price means you’re buying a New York home for less than its actual market value. This creates instant equity,

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A property appraisal is an independent professional assessment that determines your home’s current fair market value. New York property owners need appraisals for nine

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A home appraisal is a professional, unbiased evaluation of your property’s market value in New York. Licensed appraisers conduct this assessment to determine what

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