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If there is one practice that confounds both homebuyers and sellers alike it's the fact that the majority of real estate transactions close at the mercy of an appraisal conducted for a purpose that most consumers do not consider.
Understanding these differences will save you money when it comes to buying or selling a home, and it will help you appreciate the need and value of a real estate appraisal (even though it might not be necessarily telling you what the house is worth in today's real estate market).
What Is A Real Estate Appraisal? An appraisal conducted by a professional, licensed real estate appraiser is an opinion of value based upon certain conditions and a specified purpose.
The purpose of the real estate appraisal is seldom to provide the house seller with its current value in today's housing market, so it is important for the reader to consider the purpose of the appraisal if relying on its valuation as part of a decision-making process.
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