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An Appraiser for Divorce

Unlocking A Fair Divorce: Choosing The Ideal Appraiser

Quick Answer: A divorce appraisal determines your home’s fair market value for equitable asset division. Licensed appraisers conduct thorough inspections, comparing your property to

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How your home is appraised

Inflated Estimate of Property Value

Over-inflated loan appraisals happen when a property is valued 10-30% above its true market worth, potentially costing buyers $15,000-$45,000 in overpayment on a typical

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An appraiser inspecting the interior of a house

What Exactly Does An Appraiser Look For?

Quick Answer: Home appraisers evaluate both interior and exterior elements including square footage, room count, property condition, recent upgrades, and comparable sales. The inspection

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What to Do When Your Home Appraisal Is Lower Than Expected?

What To Do When Your Home Appraisal Is Lower Than Expected?

Quick Answer: When a home appraisal comes in low, you have 6 main options: request a second appraisal, negotiate a lower price, pay the

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Real estate agent to present the property (house)

15 Key Influencers Shaping Your Home’s Appraisal Worth

Home appraisal values are determined by 15 key factors, with location, square footage, and recent comparable sales having the most significant impact. potentially affecting

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Calculating the home appraisal for real estate

When Should You Get A Home Appraisal?

While home appraisals are typically required for mortgage approval, homeowners need appraisals in several other critical situations: challenging property tax assessments (potentially saving $500-$3,000

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A man disputing a low home appraisal value

How To Dispute A Low Home Appraisal?

A low home appraisal can derail a sale, reduce refinancing options, or increase property taxes but homeowners successfully challenge 15-20% of disputed appraisals. The

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Do Appliances Affect Home Appraisal?

Quick Answer: Yes, appliances can affect your home’s appraisal value, though usually indirectly. Broken or outdated appliances signal maintenance issues and reduce “move-in ready”

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How Do Appraisers Estimate Value?

How Do Appraisers Estimate Value?

Quick Answer: A property appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s fair market value conducted by a licensed appraiser. It determines what a

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A home appraiser speaking to a family

Are Home Appraisals Worth It?

Quick Answer: A home appraisal provides an unbiased professional valuation that protects buyers from overpaying, helps sellers price competitively, and serves crucial roles in

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Home appraiser and real estate agent doing business meeting with the homeowner

How Do You Appraise A Property?

A property appraisal is an unbiased professional assessment that determines your home’s fair market value taking 1-2 weeks to complete. Unlike home inspections that

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Home Appraiser doing paper work

What Is The Main Purpose Of A Home Appraisal?

Quick Answer: The main purpose of a home appraisal is to determine a property’s fair market value, protecting lenders from over-loaning and buyers from

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