Monday, December 15, 2014

Things Your Real Estate Appraiser Will be Looking At—Be Prepared!

Any home that’s on the market will be appraised by a real estate appraiser. As long as there’s a third party lender involved in the transaction, an appraisal is inevitable. This is because an appraiser determines the real value of the property for sale. You can get lucky if you’re appraiser puts your property at a high value, since you can sell it for a higher price too.

However, an appraiser can also pull down the value of your property. This is why it is important to know what a real estate appraiser looks at and prepare your property for it. The appraiser will base his calculations on the market as well as what he can assess from your home. He or she will make a detailed report about it so you need to be prepared. Here’s what you should focus on:

·         Property Exterior- The appraiser will look for damages in construction and components. A single problem on the foundation or the roof can easily bring down the value of your property for sale. Always keep in mind that the appraiser will provide the information to the lender and if the lender doesn’t like the property, there will be no equity for the buyer.

·     Size- The bigger the property and the home, the better it is when appraised. The more bedrooms and bathrooms there are, the higher the value of the home will be. Square footage of a home is a huge factor in coming up with the appraisal value for the property for sale.

·    Interiors- You have to make sure that every part of your home is in good condition including the plumbing, the electrical system, windows, doors, floors and walls. The appraiser will even look at your appliances as well as light fixtures.

·  Home improvements- A real estate appraiser will give you plus points for home improvements. This is because buyers and lenders like quality renovations that increase the property’s value. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are on top of the list.

·      Other things- The appraiser will also look into the other things inside your home, things that make the property extra special. If you have a swimming pool, that adds value to the property for sale. That goes the same with backyards, patios and gardens.

Every little part of your home and property will come into play when a real estate appraiser visits your home. To put it simply, show the appraiser that your home is valuable and worth the equity. When the appraiser sees it, the lender won’t hesitate giving the cash.

Tam Bay Realty LLC
1408 N West Shore Blvd Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 908-0706
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

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