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Prepare for Your Home Appraisal.
 
Prepare for Your Home Appraisal.
 
 
 
Getting your home to appraise for the selling price can be nerve-racking for many homeowners – but with the right preparation and knowing “what” appraisers look at during a real estate appraisal; you don’t have to be a nervous wreck.
 
Unless you have an all-cash buyer, a visit from your local home appraiser is inevitable. And while the home appraiser operates “independently” – you don’t have to be a wreck about their opinion as long you understand “what” the appraiser looks at when determining your home appraisal.
 
So here’s the deal. The home appraiser considers a lot of different things (which I will go over) but most of all they will look at the market and condition of your property. And to do a good job – the appraiser will also need to know and understand quite a bit about the construction and maintenance, too!
 
The Market, Location & Age
 
Comparable homes that have sold are considered the “market” and the market is one of the biggest considerations for the appraiser. And even though the appraiser has some leeway – you can bet the appraiser will be in line with the comparable homes that have recently sold in ... more

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