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Cost of Appraisal When Purchasing a Home
Asked by P.:. from Phoenix
on May 4, 2011
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I am in the process of purchasing a home and just got the closing statement from the lender. Of course the lender underestimated the fees (I hate salesmen). They are c...
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- It's actually illegal for the lender's fee to increase over the GFE, many items can't increase at all, some can increase by only 10%. Did you get a copy of the apprai...
- It's been a while, but I used to be a real estate agent here in AZ. Average cost of an appraisal was $300. You can shop around for your appraisor, but the bank prefers...
- $400-600 is perfectly normal.
Home Appraisal -- How Neat & Clean Does My House Need to Be?
Asked by E.M. from San Francisco
on August 31, 2011
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We're having our home appraised today in hopes of refinancing. How neat/clean does the house need to be? Does it factor in at all? My house is by no means a mess, but ...
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- I know that it is not SUPPOSED to factor into the appraisal, but I have a feeling that there is SOME part of the appraiser's sub-conscious that might influence the num...
- I have heard that it does matter. First of all, the appraiser is human. He can't help but be effected. Also, I was told that the way a house looks, as far as tidiness ...
- We just had our reappraisal done for a refinance. The only time we could coordinate schedules was the day after the fourth of July holiday. We went camping that week...
Need Company for Estate Appraisal / Estate Sale
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on December 10, 2009
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I am looking for a reputable company for an estate appraisal. The items we need appraised are nice furniture, rugs and art. A company that also handles the sale of t...
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- My husband and I are antiques dealers and we go to a lot of estate sales. I recommend Lawrence Martin with Future's Past estate sales and appraisal services. He is a...
- Resale it , a store in the northlake shopping center on northwest hwy at ferndale will do that for you.
- Help me Rhonda does estate sales and such. I don't have their number, but I know they have a website. Very reputable.
Need Tax Appraisal Dispute Assistance on Home
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 22, 2008
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I am looking for a realtor that can help me with disputing my recent tax appraisal. McKinney's Central Appraisal is valuing my home almost $9k higher than last year! ...
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- J., I am a realtor and can help you if you haven't already heard from anyone. Send me an email at ____@____.com with your address and your email information. I will ...
- I had this same thing happen last year. I just called the office listed on your tax notice. I told them I wanted to have it looked at because I felt it was to high. ...
- Hi J., My name is C. Roeschen with Keller Williams and I would love to help you with the comparabllastes in your neighborhood. Free of charge, I do this for severa...
Book Appraisal
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on October 21, 2009
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My mom has some books from the late 1800s that, before I recycle them, I want to confirm that they have very little or no retail value. Anyone know of a site where I ...
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- You can look them on on Amazon.com and get a current price, or if they're not listed, type the title and author into Google, and see what comes up. I've sold lots of ...
- J. for a really quick look try ebay first you can do that from your computer. that will give you an at a glance. also i have found answers to just about everything b...
- Try searching half.com or ebay.
Home Appraisal Question(s)
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on November 15, 2011
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Have you ever bought a house that was appraised for LESS than what you paid for? By how much?
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Have you sold a house that appraised for less than what you wer...
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- We have bought a house that was appraised for less. We agreed on a price of 168,000 and the appraisal came in at 165 000. Luckily, the sellers were nice enough to redu...
- Most banks won't approve a loan for more than the appraised value. During the housing boom, we sold our condo for $141,000 and it appraised at $137,000. The client wan...
- It's not uncommon for a house to appraise for less than what is owed or less than what is being asked for. But the housing market dictates what it sells for or financ...
Home Appraisal, Home Inspection...What Do We Need??
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on September 22, 2007
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My husband and I are interested in selling our home and looking to buy another home soon. Where do we start in finding out the value of our current home?? Do we need t...
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- My husband is a realtor and works mostly in Flower Mound/Lewisville. When he lists a home, he does a comp (market comparison) for them. He has a system that works. It...
- Talk to Mike at Pro Texas Inspection. He can let you know what you need, and he is very reasonably priced. The website is protexasinspections.com Good Luck!
- Hi J.! If you do end up needing a trustworthy appraisor, call Chris Smith at ____@____.com Luck! C.
Looking to Buy Soon - Should I Get Appraisal of My Home First?
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on August 6, 2010
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With the interest rates at an all time low am thinking about getting a new house. Am thinking of finding my "dream" home and then hopefully sell mine and get enough to...
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- Yes, you should get your appraisal first...especially with the housing market being a buyer's market now, unless you already have the money to put down on a new one. ...
- NO don't get an appraisal, this is done when a buyer puts an offer on your house & they pay for it. When you find a Realtor they will give you a list of homes similar...
- I would definitely have a couple of realtors give you their market analysis. this is not the same as a certified appraisal. Plus, you might want to consider hiring a h...
Jewelry Repair and Appraisal in Akron and Surrounding Areas
Asked by D.C. from Cleveland
on April 12, 2007
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Hi everyone. My grandmother who raised me recently passed away and left me her gorgeous wedding set. A few years back she had them cut off her fingers for surgery and...
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- The best jewelry store is Sam's Emporium on Exchange in Akron, my grandfather used to get my grandmothers jewelry there. It is a small store but very friendly. When ...
- D., First off let me start by saying I'm sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing. I went through the same situation a few years ago with my grandmother. She lef...
- I'm sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing. I would trust John Gassers and Sons in downtown Canton with any jewelry I have, or family jewelry. They have been ...
Seeking On-Site Jewelry Appraisal -Keller, N. Fort Worth, Watauga Area
Asked by A.N. from Dallas
on May 8, 2008
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Does anyone know of a trust-worthy Jeweler that does on-site jewelry appraisals for a reasonable price for insurance purposes?
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- We got our wedding rings from Collection's, and I cant say enough GREAT things about them. They are highly respected in the Ft.Worth area. They are located in Saginaw ...
- We got our wedding rings from Collections as well and I think they would do a great job and hopefully not be to expensive.
- I have a friend, whose mother is a jewelry appraiser. She will come to your home. I don't have her direct information, but her daughter would gladly get that to you...
