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House Appraising Tips
In many instances, such as preparing to refinance a mortgage or put a home on the market, many homeowners will have a professional appraiser value the property. The goal of an appraisal is to find the...
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How Do I Dispute a House Appraisal?
A variety of factors can lead to a low home appraisal. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the five most common appraisal mistakes include vague neighborhood boundaries, incorrect...
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What If My House Appraisal Comes in Low?
House appraisals sometimes seem to be more of an art than a science. Homeowners might wonder why their tastefully decorated home appraises for the same amount as the outdated eighties-style house down...
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How to Make Your House Appraise for More Money
A low appraisal can sink a home sale. If the appraisal is less than the price a buyer offered you, the sale may fall through. A low appraisal will also limit how big a home-equity loan you can borrow...
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How Do I Get a High House Appraisal?
An appraisal is a determination of your home's market value -- the amount of money a relatively knowledgeable buyer would pay for a home that has been on the market for a reasonable period of time. The...
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What Does it Mean When a Bank Appraises a House?
Banks and other mortgage lenders take a security interest in real property when making mortgage loans. Mortgage lenders require a residential real estate appraisal for establishing the value of the...
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Will My Property Taxes Go Up If I Get My House Appraised?
Many homeowners occasionally find themselves curious or even anxious about the value of their homes. In some cases a homeowner will have an appraisal done, perhaps in anticipation of putting the home...
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Where Can I Find an Appraisal on My House?
From the time your house was built and certified for occupancy, it has been the subject of appraisals from a variety of sources. As the current owner, you are privy to appraisals obtained by your...
View ArticleHow to Choose a House Appraiser
Appraisals are often necessary when buying, refinancing, or selling a home. A professional appraisal values the property, based on the home and the surrounding area. Although an appraiser is not an...
View ArticleHow to Locate a Reliable House Appraiser
An appraiser determines the value of a home, based on the condition of the property, features, surrounding area, and the recent sales in the neighborhood. While it is easy to find a property appraiser...
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Bank Requirements for a House Appraisal
To qualify for a mortgage loan you'll generally need an appraisal of the home you'd like to purchase with that loan. Additionally, home appraisals might be required for mortgage refinancing as well as...
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Do They Survey Property for a House Appraisal?
When you buy a home with a mortgage, the lender requires a property appraisal to determine if the amount of money being loaned is on par with what the house is worth in the current market. In addition,...
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What Happens During a House Appraisal?
Real estate appraisals are lender-required reports that provide details about a specific property. Information is gathered from recently sold homes that compare to the subject property, and from local...
View ArticleHow to Appraise Your Own House
If you want to determine how much your home is worth, you can conduct your own appraisal. Although it will not be as accurate as an official expert appraisal, you can get a general idea of your home's...
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How to Find Out What Your House Will Appraise For
A professional appraiser provides the most accurate value of your home, based on the square footage of the property, the amenities it contains and the prices of recently sold homes in your...
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What Happens When Your House Appraises for Less Than What You Paid?
For many home buyers and home owners, an appraisal is a useful tool. They serve a number of purposes, but are typically used in conjunction with getting a loan since they provide a third-party estimate...
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Should I Have My House Professionally Appraised?
Although many people rely on the expertise of a real estate agent to assist in pricing their home, a professional appraisal will be needed in certain instances. Homes in neighborhoods with several...
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How Long Does it Take to Get a House Appraised?
A house appraisal has three components. First, the appraiser must physically visit and examine the home. Second, the appraiser must then search for recent sales of comparable homes in or near the...
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House Appraisal Procedures
A home buyer's lender uses appraisals to verify the property it is lending on is worth the value of the loan. Homeowners may use appraisals to contest their municipal tax assessments. Only licensed and...
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What Does an Appraiser Say When a House Is Not in Good Condition?
Licensed and certified real estate appraisers generate appraisals of houses and other properties for a variety of reasons. Some home appraisals are used in mortgage lending decisions, while others are...
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