Appraisers perform opinions of fair market value to the best of their ability. It is important for them to gain as much information as they can in order to develop the most accurate opinion of value. In this fast-paced real estate environment, lenders typically demand the appraisal to be turned around in 48 hours from […]
You’re thinking about selling your home but you don’t know how much it is worth. You can jump on Zillow and Trulia, but how reliable are they? Check out my blog article Is Zillow’s zestimate accurate? One home was up to 32% off the mark. If you live in a large apartment complex and there […]
As residential real estate appraisers, we understand that hard times can happen. We’re here to help you with getting your home’s value accurate and in an efficient way. When filing for bankruptcy, an attorney will often recommend having a certified appraiser perform a fair market valuation report. Hiring an appraiser that understands the complexities in […]
Short Hills, an unincorporated community located in Millburn township is one of the most desirable places to live in New Jersey. This is due to its highly ranked school system, commuting proximity to New York City, proximity to the Millburn downtown area, and mix of old world charm to custom new construction. If you are […]
Springfield, NJ located in Union County is a desirable place to live due to its suburban feel and commuting proximity to New York City. Another benefit of its location is the close proximity to downtown areas of Millburn, Summit, Maplewood, Westfield, and Cranford. If you are a current resident or a potential resident, learning about […]
These days, there are more options when it comes to financing the purchase of a home. Putting less money down is one of them. The benefit to less money down is keeping more money in your pocket, however this means more risk for the lender. In order to mitigate that risk, the lender requires Private […]
As a real estate appraiser, I’ve been asked many times what my approach is to determine fair market value. While there are three main approaches to value (income, cost, and sales comparison), for residential appraisals the sales comparison approach is almost always used. The other two approaches are more often used for income producing properties […]
Appraisers can perform their best when they have the most information. As a home appraiser, it is our job to gather as much information as we can in order to make informed decisions. This could be pertaining to the selection of comparables, the appropriate adjustments, and how we reconcile the final opinion of value. Realtors […]
Mountainside, NJ located in Union County is a desirable area in which to live. Since it does not have a high school in the borough, residents benefit with relatively slightly lower taxes. Whether you are looking to move or are already a resident, knowing the real estate market can be helpful. As a Mountainside appraiser, […]
Would you ever leave the value of your home to luck? Maybe I’ll list my home at $10,000,000 and see if I get lucky. If appraisers were like the cable guy, I’d provide a window of value and tell you your home is worth between $400,000 and $800,000 :). Zillow’s range of accuracy can be like […]
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