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…
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…
Realtors, are lowball offers leaving you and your clients frustrated? Instead of seeing them as setbacks, consider using them as opportunities to reinforce your listing’s true value. At Joseph Mier & Associates, with years of appraising homes across the Northshore, we’ve seen how a professional appraisal can serve as a powerful tool to counter lowball…
Realtors, are your clients prepared to negotiate with confidence? Whether you’re representing a buyer or a seller, an expert appraisal can be the key to driving successful real estate negotiations. At Joseph Mier & Associates, with decades of experience appraising homes in the Northshore, we’ve seen how an accurate valuation can empower both sides of…
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…
Think one appraisal is enough for your estate plan? Think again. When it comes to estate planning, the need for appraisals often goes beyond just a simple valuation. Estate appraisals at different points in time can be crucial, especially when the estate is complex or involves a lengthy settlement process. Here’s a look at two…
Navigating the complexities of estate planning calls for a sharp focus on properly valuing any real estate properties involved. Accurate appraisals provide the foundation for making informed financial decisions, staying compliant, and ensuring that all parties are treated fairly within estates and trusts. With Joseph Mier & Associates, I’m here to show how an accurate…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You can read the entire Act or download the new law by clicking on the link below. Here are a few excerpts from the new law A. Effective January 1, 2011, All existing one- or two-family dwellings at the time of sale or lease, shall contain, at a minimum, an operable ten-year, sealed lithium battery…
Recently The Southeastern Business Research Center completed a study for the Tangipahoa Parish Government on “An Analysis of Tangipahoa Parish Movers and Home Buyers:from 1/1/2020—3/18/2022″ I find it very interesting that nearly 50% of the new buyers were already living in Tangipahoa Parish and moved from within the Parish. “When analyzed by the previous residence,…