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Updated about 11 years ago,
Bank appraisals
Just closed on a flip where my realtor and I estimated the ARV to be about 230K. This was about 3-4 months ago when we started negotiating. Original plan was construction loan with 20% down. At closing the bank told us the appraisal looked good and they just financed the whole deal and told us to hold our funds for the rehab. After looking at the banks appraisal and comps it came back at 263K after being put back together. I called my realtor and he still says no way 240K at best.
Obviously good news either way but have some questions about bank appraisals.
They have the basics of our rehab budget but it was as simple as 1000 dollars for bathroom 1, 2000 dollars for bathroom 2, etc.
Does this just help us on the front end with the financing or are we under value on the house?
If I wanted another opinion should I ask another realtor, pay for another appraiser, or both?
New to this so asking new question. Can the market change this much in 3 months?
Don't want to leave money on the table but also a quick sell would be preferable to top dollar. Enough room in the deal at 230K for a nice profit.