Appraisals Part 2 Posted By : Bryan Benson
In part 1 we talked about the importance of getting an appraisal for the rehabbed home we want to sell. In part 2 we’ll discuss whether or not a lease option is right for this property, and how to finish the rehab.

Appraisals - The Three Most Common Approaches in Determining Value Posted By : Blake Vanderhyde
Today, home buyers and sellers are constantly inundated with information from a variety of sources. Finding an answer to a simple question is sometimes very difficult. For example, one question that comes up frequently is how is the value of a home determined? The short answer is that there are several different approaches. One approach is to seek an appraisal.

Preparing your Home for an Appraisal Posted By : Tamara Schmitt
An appraisal of your home by a licensed Appraiser will be a requirement from any lender before a mortgage loan will be approved. If you have had an appraisal done within the last 6 months, many lenders will allow that to be used. If you have no idea how much your house is worth, you can do some preliminary snooping yourself on the internet before you request an appraisal from an appraiser.

Prepare to Have Your House Appraised Posted By : Lori S Anton
Home owners who want to avoid paying real estate agents a high commission can successfully sell their own property. All that’s required is a little research, selling savvy, the necessary documents, and the right asking price. Having the property professionally appraised helps set a fair price, while avoiding the risk of asking too little.

Bloated Appraisals Go On Weight Loss Program In Cali Posted By : Lee Cameron
As Americans watch their real estate markets fail and friends foreclose, many are asking what went wrong? Lately, the spotlight has swung to over-inflated appraisals and inherent pressure on appraisers to “hit the number” when drawing up their reports. This month, California was among the first states to pass a bill making these fat appraisals illegal.