You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. The negotiations were successful, and a deal has been reached. A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is ...

The average real estate appraiser makes around $90,000 annually, and it’s an excellent career for a detail-oriented person intrigued by “solving the puzzle” of property value. In this guide, I’ll ...

Gearing up for a home appraisal and not sure what to expect? We get it—the whole ordeal can be a bit nerve wracking, given that this single visit can either make a seller’s dreams come true or, well, ...

Reader question: I am purchasing a home. Lender appraisal A's value came back $48,000 lower than the contract price. Sellers disagreed and argued it was a bad appraisal. I agreed to get a second ...

Reader Question: Why do appraisals use comparative analysis as a means for valuing a home? This approach is flawed as most of the time they do not take into consideration the upgrades one has made in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Real estate is still considered an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, and agents are transforming their industry to protect the buyer, the seller and everyone in ...

Reader Question: I am going to sell my house. Would it be wise to have an appraiser evaluate my home rather than depending on a real estate agent? Monty's Answer: There are differences between both ...