Attempting to buy a relative’s home ~ but the home & property (5acres) was appraised for $30,000. less than the asking price.
Relative was upset, because the house was appraised 5yrs ago at $10,000. OVER the current appraisal value ~ and that number was for the house alone, didn’t include the value of the land it [...]
What Comes First A Home Inspection Or A Home Appraisal When Buying A Home??
Author: Rob // Category: Q&AI am buying a house and my mortgage broker told me that he ordered an appraisal on the property before i got my inspection(that turned out to show water damage).Is this right?It just seems to me the you would want to find out if the property is ok before ordering an appraisal.Oh and yes i [...]
What Actions Can Be Taken When An Appraiser Uses Strictly Foreclosed Properties To Come Up With My Home Value?
Author: Rob // Category: Q&AI HAD MY HOUSE APPRAISED AND WAS LET DOWN DUE REPOS WERE USED 4 OF 6 COMPS AS IF THEY WERE SOUGHT, RECENT SALES OF HOMES SHOWS 80% OF VALUE IGNORED,JUST IRRATATED NOT LOSING MY HOME!OR BEHIND
I am looking into getting an appraisal and would like to what what to consentrate on before the apprasier gets to my house.
What Info Is Needed To Successfully Challenge A Home’s Reassessed Value?
Author: Rob // Category: Q&AOur town recently reassesed home values. Mine went up almost 70%. I can challenge the revaluation, but I need to know what will help in reducing this.
What Percentage Of My Home Value Should I Invest In An Outdoor Living Area?
Author: Rob // Category: Q&AWe recently received an estimate on an outdoor living area which totaled 15% of our homes value. Included concrete work, pergola, and outdoor kitchen (inexpensive grill I might add). This seems a little high to me. Also, what type of return do you typically see on outdoor living areas…We don’t plan on moving [...]
We’re refinancing the 1st on our house and having an appraisal done. What happens during this process? Should I do something to prepare for it?
I am interested in knowing what my house is worth, but am not looking to sell right now.
Is there a different price for this than would be for an appraisal to sell?
I just bought a house and my realtor told me, the bank needs to appraise the home, before they can complete the loan. What does this mean?
I have a Peter Max mixed media that I would like to have appraised. Has anyone had an in-home art appraisal done, and what did you pay? Thanks.