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Understanding Appraisals - What is an Appraisal ?

Reblogger Shirley Parks
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sands Realty 210-414-0966 Texas License #0331413

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in San Antonio or anywhere else, you need to click on the link in this post submitted by that British agent, Sheldon Neal.

Original content by Sheldon Neal

What is an Appraisal ?

 

Recently appraisals have hit the spotlight  because of the increased restrictions / guidelines / expectations placed on them. In fact, appraisals can often be the make or break step of a deal right now. 

If an appraisal summizes a home value to be lower than the projected loan amount the lending company will usually deny the loan. The reason being that the home is their collateral against the money they are lending. So should the borrower default, or stop paying their mortgage, the lending company wants to be sure they can sell the home for enough to cover their loan amount.

This video at the link below provides a great insight into 'Understanding Appraisals" - critical for all Buyers and Sellers to know these days, as it can greatly affect both parties.

 

 

Understanding Appraisals

 

 

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Richard Shuman
The Only B.S. I Have is from the University of Massachusetts - Lake Mary, FL
Real Estate Broker - Orlando Area - Love Referrals

 

Shirley

 

thanks for sharing the video

 

Aug 16, 2010 01:44 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Shirley - The appraisal process has changed a tad in recent years.  And you're right, they certainly can make or break a deal.  The appraisals that often give us the most grief, come from out of town appraisers, that don't know the area.

Aug 17, 2010 01:28 AM