Selling A Home
- January 16, 2025
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Buying a home, Estate Appraisal, Estate Planning, House Renovation, Housing, Local Professionals, Selling A Home
Navigating Appraisal Waivers and Contingencies: What Realtors Need to Know In real estate transactions, appraisal contingencies are a common safeguard for buyers, ensuring the property they’re purchasing is valued at or above the agreed price. However, when lenders offer appraisal waivers, it introduces complexities that can create challenges for both buyers and agents. While waivers…
- November 19, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Estate Appraisal, Local Professionals, Selling A Home
Selling a home can feel like a whirlwind, filled with the excitement of new beginnings and the nostalgia of old memories. One of the biggest challenges is setting the right price—a task that requires both insight and strategy. With a pre-listing appraisal, I help homeowners like you navigate the selling process with confidence, creating a…
- October 24, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Estate Appraisal, Housing, Selling A Home
3 Large Bedrooms or 4 Small Ones? The debate as to which adds more value. As a seasoned real estate appraiser serving the Northshore, I often encounter homeowners wrestling with the decision between opting for fewer, larger bedrooms or going for a greater number of smaller rooms. Today, we’re diving deep into this debate to…
- October 22, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Estate Appraisal, Housing, Selling A Home
The Importance of Accurate Home Measurements Did you know that relying solely on public records for your home’s square footage could lead to significant financial losses? It’s a common mistake that many homeowners and real estate professionals make, and it can distort everything from tax assessments to sale prices. In my extensive experience as a…
- October 21, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Selling A Home
The Great Home Improvement Debate When it comes to increasing the market value of a home, few questions spark as much debate as whether to upgrade the kitchen or the bathroom. I’m Joe Mier with Joseph Mier & Associates diving deep into this discussion to provide homeowners and potential sellers with a clearer understanding of…
- October 16, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Housing, Selling A Home
Why Consider a Pre-Listing Appraisal? When preparing to sell your home, the decisions you make at the beginning can significantly influence your success. One such strategic decision is opting for a pre-listing appraisal. Here at Joseph Mier & Associates, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of getting your property appraised before it hits the market….
- October 15, 2024
- Posted by: joeappraiser
- Category: Housing, Selling A Home
When selling your home, pricing it correctly from the start is one of the most important steps you can take. While real estate agents may offer a comparative market analysis (CMA) to estimate your home’s value, nothing beats the accuracy and objectivity of a professional appraisal. At Joseph Mier & Associates, we offer pre-listing appraisals…