That is what the appraiser told me when she arrived at my listing in FALLS CHURCH VIRGINIA. After all, she advised me, she lived "here" "just before" she moved to PA. Well, "here" was Loudoun County - a rural suburb of Falls Church - and "just before" was YEARS ago. You will not be surprised to hear that the appraisal came in low.
When will this craziness stop? I could get a license to sell real estate anywhere in the USA. Heck, I could even become licensed in Utah but I never would because I DON'T KNOW THE UTAH real estate market! But this is what happens on a continuous basis with appraisers. WHY, oh WHY, cant we require an appraiser from the same city (or at least the same state!) appraise the value for properties in the areas they live & breath? There are nuances in this market that make an impact on value and can not be found simply looking at photos on line.
I could go on and on with this blog post, but instead I think I'll write my congressman. If your transactions have every been impacted by an off-beat appraiser, you should too! Maybe we can make a difference?
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