Chris Shue
Refi Appraisal turnaround time
How does do it typically take to get your appraisal back and how did you respond to it if it was unfavorable(more than 10% off a private appraiser)?Context, I got a private appraisal(favorable) and it was back within ...
Dee Ray
Appraisal for refinancing questions
We are in the process of refinancing to drop the PMI and lower our interest rate. Everything is looking great as far as the numbers go, but we have to have the appraisal done and I'm not sure if that will be okay. We ...
Zachary D.
Negotiating Price After Appraisal
Hello,I recently received an appraisal that was satisfactory to the lender (85k home price v 88k appraisal price). There are some expected repairs to satisfy the FHA loan criteria.We are in good shape to finish this o...
Regan Coakley
Appraisal fee Houston area
I received a quote of $850 for the appraisal of a $200,000 rental property in Baytown Texas (Houston area). The average appraisal cost for the area seems way lower by Google search. I’m told this includes some sort ...
Niti Bhat
Appraisal came in low
We recently purchased an investment property and it came 9k lower in appraisal. Both us and our agent feel that the appraiser did not do his job well. The comps that he used are of houses 10-12 years old whereas that ...
John Caligiuri
real estate appraisal license
I was wonder what the details are to get a Il appraisal License? Is there a course through the state or do I need to pay through a third party?
Jeff Fogle
appraisal delay new build
We have land in Crestview in the Florida panhandle and are under contract for building a 3/2 spec home. It is a pretty standard home build with minimal upgrades in finishes. We plan on making this home a rental in an ...
Shiv A.
Refinancing Requirements - Full Appraisal
All - we are getting two of our investment properties refinanced, and the mortgage company has offered us an attractive rate as part of their investors program. However, one of the requirements of this program is a "f...
Derek Malveaux
Appraiser needed in Houston
Searching for an appraiser in the Houston area that can appraise a proposed new home construction. I'm trying to decide what to build on my lot, but what I'm planning will not have any comps for the area. I'm hoping...
Deziree Thomas
What are Appraisal Waivers?
I've been actively looking for 4-plex properties here in DFW and have run across multiple sellers asking buyers to sign appraisal waivers. My agent explained to me that if it appraises less than what I offer, then I a...