appraisal values: Sellers: No, You Can't Leave Your House Messy Once You Accept an Offer
- 01/18/14 12:47 PM
Sellers: No, You Can't Leave Your House Messy Once You Accept an Offer It is sort of like the last day of school feeling, isn't it? The "no more teachers, no more books"...no more showings, no more looks. Except there will be a few more "looks" and it is very important to keep up your appearance. These looks are just as important as the buyer showings prior to receiving the offer. Here are two reasons why:
1. The buyers have only seen your home in its' perfect model home state. If the buyers come within the next 10 days for … (4 comments)
appraisal values: FAQ #11 for Sellers: How Important is My Assessed Value?
- 04/07/11 04:21 PM
This is one of those questions where the answer really depends on WHO you ask! The seller wants the value to be as low as possible...since this is the amount that their TAXES are based upon. The buyer however, looks at this number differently. So the question beomes: How Important is My Assessed Value? In some areas, the assessed value used to be a good indicator of the market value of a property. However, this is not always the case. There are many homes in Cedar Rapids and Marion that are over-assessed. Meaning that the homes in the area are selling … (6 comments)
appraisal values: The New Definition of "Fair Market Value"
- 03/15/11 09:12 AM
Every buyer and seller have a perception of what "fair market value" is...to THEM! It is usually not the same value, of course. I was sitting in a training class this week and I started to think about how the current market has changed what fair market value means to me and how it is best explained to my current clients. This is what I came up with: FAIR MARKET VALUE IS: 1. What an able and willing buyer will PAY 2. What a motivated seller will ACCEPT 3. What an appraiser can PROVE Simple enough, right? Of course the most … (11 comments)
Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!
Sellers: No, You Can't Leave Your House Messy Once You Accept an Offer
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