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What Affects Home Appraisal? Location of home. Size of land. Number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Square footage. Year built. Curb appeal. Major systems and home appliances. Condition of home and systems.
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There are things that can hurt a house appraisal and cause your appraisal to come back lower than you may have expected. If you know some of the things that can hurt a house appraisal, you may be able to avoid the lower valuation. Of course, keep in mind that there are some factors, like the sales price of comparable homes in your area, that may be beyond your control. Staying on top of the market conditions in your area and knowing if your home has one of these common issues can at least help you avoid the shock and know what to expect when you have your appraisal done.
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You won’t be able to change everything in your home before an appraisal and, remember, some things will simply be out of your control. However, there are some steps you can take to help prevent a low appraisal. Prepare for your appraisal by reviewing an appraisal checklist and taking the following steps: Do your own research. This should include the current market conditions and the sale price of similar homes in your area that have recently sold, which are referred to as comps. This should include the current Provide proof of upgrades. If you’ve made upgrades to your home, show proof. Create a file that details all of these improvements and includes sales receipts. Inspect the interior and exterior of the home. This should include your major systems and appliances and note any areas of concern. If something needs to be repaired or updated, get that done before the appraisal. This should include Improve your curb appeal. It’s the first thing the appraiser will see when they arrive at your home, so start off on the right foot. It can also indicate that you’ve maintained the rest of the home as well, so if your exterior looks a little ragged, make sure you clean it up. Make sure your decor and home improvements aren’t too personalized. You’ll want a potential buyer to be able to picture themselves in the home and the appraiser will know when they’re unable to do that. Clean up messes and clutter. A clean home that’s free of clutter makes rooms look bigger and more spacious, allows the appraiser to better view the features of your home and shows that you take care of the home. Work with your agent. If you have concerns, talk to your real estate agent and see if there’s anything else you or they can do.
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