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Define: What does a real estate appraiser do? Definition: An appraiser is the individual performing the appraisal. When the property is connected to a mortgage loan, the lender chooses the appraiser and the borrower pays the fees.
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A home appraisal is a report that assesses and estimates a home's true value. During the mortgage application process, the appraisal is used to determine the market value of the home so lenders can make an informed decision on whether or not the amounted of money requested by borrowers is appropriate. Home Appraisal Process: The buyer/borrower makes an offer to buy the home. Both buyer and seller accept the offer and sign a purchase agreement. The purchase agreement is then passed to the lender. The lender will order an appraisal and the appraiser will determine its market value. An appraisal...
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After signing a contract on a home you just purchased, you'll need to have the home inspection completed. It's an opportunity to see what you're getting yourself into and a high-level overview of the home's condition. While home inspections can be exciting they can also be exhausting. The home inspection could be the last time you're in the home before the final walk through. Having a home inspection checklist is important so you know exactly what to look out for. If you're not sure what to look for, here's a checklist to guide you through the home inspection. Inspection Day...
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During the home buying process, home appraisers and home inspectors are both crucial when evaluating a home. For a buyer, a home appraisal, conducted by a person called a home appraiser, is required before approving customers for a loan. A home inspection, conducted by a home inspector, examines the property's condition to discover any problems before the sale of the home. Home Appraisal Overview Hired by the lender (often a bank), a home appraiser evaluates the home's market value. A qualified home appraiser should be certified, familiar with the local area, and impartial. Additionally, they must follow many government regulations....
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As life changes, your housing needs may change along with it. Whether the kids are out of the house or you are approaching retirement age, downsizing may be the right choice for you. Downsizing refers to selling your current home in favor for a smaller and more affordable property. If this sounds like a good fit for you, follow these tips: Tips for Downsizing Get a home appraisal Before selling your home to downsize, be sure to get a home appraisal to find out exactly how much your home is worth. New Housing Location When looking to downsize, research what...
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Increasing your home's value is important, but if you've only recently moved into a new home, you'll probably need some time to settle in before starting large-scale home improvement projects. Still, there are plenty of small, inexpensive things you can do to increase the value of your home. Small Repairs There are plenty of repair jobs you can do around the house that don't take much time or effort. Leaky faucets, torn screens, and dents in the wall can be taken care of fairly easily with some quick online research and a trip to the hardware store. Together, many of...
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Professional Home Staging: An Overview When it comes to buying and selling a home, timing is everything. Most sellers hope to have a smooth transition from old to new, but it doesn't always work out that way. Sometimes your old home sells too quickly, forcing you to find an apartment or look into gap financing until you can find a new home. Often your old home just won't sell, no matter how ready you are to move into your new home. In this case, you should look for ways to speed up the home-selling process. One such method is home...
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When you are selling your home, you might want to hire a listing agent. A listing agent is a real estate agent who helps homeowners sell their home. A listing agent has many duties and responsibilities, but the most important is listing the home! A listing agent will place your home on the multiple listing service (MLS) and help to negotiate the best price and terms possible for you. How to choose a listing agent Choosing a listing agent is similar to an interview process. You want to be sure you are choosing the right person for you, someone who you are...
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Home Closing Process After choosing a home, the closing process starts. This article provides an overview of the closing process. Step 1: Starting the Process First thing's first, a sales contract needs to be signed by the seller and the buyer and delivered to the closing agent. The escrow is accepted by the escrow agent, and the agent starts the closing process by opening a title order. Once the title order is opened, the file begins processing. Legal papers, such as tax information, loan payoffs, homeowner fees, inspections, hazard, and other insurances are ordered as well. Step 2: Title Search and Examination...
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The value of your home is difficult to predict. The best method for sellers to learn their home’s current value is through a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). The best part about a CMA, they're usually free! When Should I Ask for a CMA? Any real estate agent will want to complete a CMA before you place your home on the market. The CMA will help you properly price your home for the market. If you set your price too low, you’ll get less money than its worth at the time of sale. If you set your price too high, you might...
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