As you know, Appraisers review FMLS/MLS listings daily for important information that you as Realtors provide. If you treat your listings as if they were your own home, not only will you help the seller sell their home, the buyer decide which home meets their needs, you will also help Appraisers provide the best possible value for the homes they are appraising.
Here is the perfect listing:
1. Provide as many good photos (clear, detailed, close up photos of the interior and exterior) as FMLS/MLS will allow. As Appraiser we view these photos because they provide information on quality and condition. We must know this in order to determine how these properties compare to the subject we are appraising. AT A MINIMUM PLEASE PROVIDE PHOTOS OF ALL KITCHENS AND BATHS, THE MASTER BEDROOM AND SOME ROOMS IN FINISHED BASEMENT AREAS.
2. DETAILS ON RENOVATIONS: I saw a listing that was so good I was going to call the Realtor to congratulate HER but then realized it WAS the Agent's own home, that is why you need to list as if it were your own home.
Here is what it said: Kitchen Remodel 2009, Bath remodel 2010, New Roof - 30 yr Shingles 2011, New Floor coverings 2012, We MUST know when the renovations took place for the appraisal. If you have room in your private and public comments to include such things as Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, hardwood floors ETC, great, However if you have good photos we can see these items, so if you run out of room, the dates of renovations are the most important.
If every one of your listings includes lots of good photos and lots of good quality commentary, you will do your sellers, buyers and the Appraisers a world of good, so PLEASE make this part of your listing plan
Thanks Guys!!
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