What happens if the contract is signed to buy a house for $120,000 but the house only appraises for $105,000. the home is being purchased with a conventional loan. the lender will not lend more than that. but if the s...
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I've been appraising since 2005, and have done a little investing with great results. I've purchased 2 distressed properties that I have lived in for a few years while remodeling and then sold for a great profit. I am...
I have a simple spreadsheet with dates, descriptions and cost of improvements and major repairs for my rental. Do appraisers generally have a specific format they like to see or doesn't really matter?Should I include...
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My name is Rick Sarouk with RE/MAX Real Estate. I am a Real Estate Broker & Certified Appraiser. I help people make high quality business decisions that involve Real Estate. I do everything I can to help my client...
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Hi I'm in the process of obtaining a loan to purchase a home in Texas that has a tight time frame to close within (foreclosure home). The home is in great condition, but I've been told if the appraiser comes back with...
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Looking for some advice or just answers . Selling a property and buyer is asking for seller to pay closing costs. Does a FHA loan require sellers to pay closing costs?After agreeing on a price if the appraisal comes i...
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Looks for advice and direction on the best way to value my piece of property that now has preliminary approval for 50 residential units in White Salmon, WA, a fairly rural area.
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I'm looking for an appraiser in the Fairfield CT area. Preferably someone who deals in new construction and higher end properties. (~$1m range)
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Hey Bigger Pockets,
I have a client that says that the property appraiser website in Philadelphia does not work correctly. I have no way to verify this since I don't live near Philadelphia and have never done bus...
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Hello,About 7 years ago, I purchased a condo from a family member for $50k and after living in it for the first few years, have been renting it out since then. Based on what I see the other units selling for and the c...