A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Heres how to plan for it.
You have a contract to sell your home and now the appraiser is coming. The appraisal needs to come in at a good price in order for your buyer to get his loan. What should you do?
The Appraiser Says
Appraisers typically tell people not to do anything special before they come. They tell the owner they see lots of houses and they can look past a little clutter and dust. Dont be nervous, they counsel. Appraisers are sincere people. Im sure they mean what they say.
I Say
On the other hand, appraisers are human. They respond to cleanliness and order and to good maintenance the same way buyers do. If youve let your hair down, get your home back into show condition before the appraiser comes.
Everything you know about a tidy approach to your home, well mulched flower beds, door knobs that are attached firmly and work smoothly, lack of finger prints, lack of clutter, and all the rest applies. Take a look at a Uniform Residential Appraisal Report form if you doubt me. The age of the home and the effective age are asked for under the General Description. Dont you think...
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