If an appraiser is coming over, it’s usually because something big is happening. Maybe it’s a refinance, purchase, divorce, bankruptcy or estate settlement situation. Whatever the case, it’s important to be prepared to offer detailed information to the appraiser where possible. After all, knowing more about a property and having a deeper perspective on the neighborhood can play a huge role in the appraised value.
A RESOURCE FOR YOU: I’ve included some snapshots below of a downloadable basic information sheet I developed for home owners and real estate agents to give to appraisers. The download consists of the three pages you see below, and you can DOWNLOAD HERE for free as a PDF or WORD document.
I hope this ends up being helpful for you or your clients. I included a WORD document in case you need to edit the form to your liking. As a further resource, check out an article about sharing comps with an appraiser as well as 10 things NOT to do when the appraiser comes over. 🙂
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Another goodie … thanks for sharing Ryan!
Thanks so much Heather. I appreciate it. I do hope people download the form and use it. Of course there is no reason to reinvent the wheel though if others have a system that is working. This market mandates more work though when it comes to communicating with appraisers. That’s just how it is.
Thank you so much for including attachments! This article is so helpful!!
No problem at all. My pleasure. Thanks Patti.