appraisal: Is it OK for an Agent to give the appraiser comps?
- 09/21/14 11:06 PM
Can a Buyer, A seller or their agents give comps to an appraiser? First it is more proper if the agent submits them rather than a buyer or seller doing so. Sure an appraiser can accept the comps, but they do not have to use or even look at them.
In a purchase, the appraiser is providing an independent assessment of what the property is worth. Some mortgage companies simply ask that the home is worth at least what the buyer is purchasing it for.
It is inappropriate that the appraiser accepts any influence to change the value to benefit … (51 comments)
appraisal: How can I make sure my home appraises at the Selling Price?
- 07/30/13 11:03 PM
Home Sellers are panicking hearing nightmare stories of appraisers KILLING deals because the appraisals are too low. I am getting a sharp increase in questions from Manchester NH area Home Owners looking to Sell their homes who are asking "how they can make sure the home appraises for the Selling price."
It is a common theory appraisers do not realize that homes in this market are increasing in value. A national report on EVERY news channel today is stating an average of a 12% increase in sales prices over 1 year ago. There is no guarantee a home will appraise … (3 comments)
appraisal: CELL PHONE TOWERS - What affect do they have on residential area's?
- 01/18/11 02:07 AM
I often read about communities that go up against the cell phone giants for their placement of their towers. I always feel for the residents and think, isn't there a better location not in a residential area.Well last week this issue was dropped close to my neighborhood in South Manchester. AT&T is trying to build a 100 foot tower in a residential area of South Mammoth Road. The zoning board gave AT&T 30 days to meet with neighbors. Most towers are not approved for residential area's in a city and for good reason as they can bring down property values and cause an … (3 comments)
Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of The Godzyk Real Estate Services located in Manchester NH. With 29 years of Real Estate experience Scott specializes in Listing and Selling Bank Owned Homes, Short Sales, Residential Properties, Condominiums, New Construction and Investment Properties.
Scott services the counties of Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Belknap. To contact Scott Godzyk please call 603-661-2121 or email sctprop@aol.com. his website is www.ScottSellsNH.com.
Can a Buyer, A seller or their agents give comps to an appraiser? First it is more proper if the agent submits them rather than a buyer or seller doing so. Sure an appraiser can accept the comps, but they do not have to use or even look at them.
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