Buying a home – Joseph Mier & Associates Appraisers

Navigating Appraisal Waivers and Contingencies: What Realtors Need to Know

January 16, 2025
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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…

January 15, 2025
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Category: Buying a home, Housing, Selling A Home

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The Hidden Risks of Appraisal Waivers and Hybrid Appraisals: Why You Should Consider an Independent Appraisal In today’s fast-moving real estate market, lenders increasingly offer appraisal waivers or hybrid appraisals to speed up home-buying. While these options might seem convenient, they come with significant risks that could cost you in the long run. Whether purchasing…

Why a Pre-Listing Appraisal is Key to Maximizing Your Home’s Value

October 15, 2024
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Category: Housing, Selling A Home

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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…

August 17, 2023
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Category: Housing, Local Professionals, Market Report

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The real estate market is ever-evolving, and in times of significant change, accurate appraisals become more crucial than ever. Property owners, buyers, and industry professionals must clearly understand how to navigate appraisals in a fluctuating market. Here’s a guide to help you stay ahead. 1. Understanding Local Trends Market Analysis: Research local market conditions, including…

April 15, 2023
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It’s Saturday morning, and little league baseball is in full swing!!! As we sat and watched our grandson play ball and cheer for the home team, I could not help but think how Little League Baseball is a lot like buying a home. Wait!! Nathan just hit a HOMERUN!!!!! On the surface, Little League Baseball…

February 28, 2023
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Category: Buying a home

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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN AN APPRAISAL PACKETThe following list is not all-inclusive. This list is for your Real estate professional (Realtor) You may find you want to include other information. Also, you may decide not to include all of the items listed below. This is merely a suggested list to help with getting through the…

February 18, 2023
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Category: Buying a home, Housing

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The Importance of Using a Real Estate Appraiser when Buying and Selling Properties The Importance of Using a Real Estate Appraiser in Buying and Selling Properties ¿Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de evaluación? Es importante utilizar un tasador de bienes raíces al comprar y vender propiedades, ya que el tasador proporciona una opinión independiente del…