APPRAISAL

Why you may need or want an appraisal?
The most common need for an appraisal is for financing purposes. Many choose to get their property appraised to get an estimated value of what their home may be worth. A lender will need an appraisal on the property to determine if the loan amount being requested will be adequately secured by the property. To insure objectivity, most lenders prefer to order the appraisal directly from the appraiser. Most lenders maintain a list of approved appraisers from which they will only accept appraisals. I have qualified myself with many lenders and have 30 years experience in the real estate market.

What is an appraisal?
An appraisal is an estimate of value, usually associated with real estate, given by an expert. An appraisal is usually required by most lending institutions before they are willing to loan money on property.

The Appraisal Institute defines an appraisal as: "Appraisers perform analyses and render opinions or conclusions relating to the nature, quality, value, or utility of specified interests in, or aspects of, identified real estate. Real estate appraisal involves the selective research into appropriate market areas; the assemblage of pertinent data; the use of appropriate analytical techniques; and the application of knowledge, experience, and professional judgment to develop an appropriate solution to an appraisal problem."

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