A home appraisal may be conducted at the behest of a homeowner who wishes to sell, a prospective buyer, or their lender. The purpose of an appraisal is to determine the market value of the house put up for sale. Unfortunately, many homeowners are not really aware of the process and what is involved....

The decision to list your house for sale involves many tasks; perhaps the most difficult may be deciding on the price. Often, agents and sellers don’t agree on the price, and this is where an appraisal can help. A pre-listing appraisal refers to an appraisal conducted at the behest of a ...

An appraisal is often conducted before a sale so that you or the lender know the true value of the house. The decision to put your house up for sale is a pretty emotional one; after all, you have a lot of memories, and the house is precious to you – as are many of […]...

A home inspection is a visual inspection of a specific piece of real estate, usually a house, to determine its condition, including the roof, plumbing, electrical work, foundation, water and sewage, and fire and safety issues. They will also check for damage caused to the house by fire, wa...

During a divorce, everything that a couple owns is often divided between the two parties. It is not uncommon for there to be disagreements as to who should get what. If a couple owns a home together, there are several possibilities: either the house is sold and the proceeds shared between both, one ...

Even in today’s high-tech world, most home sellers use a real estate agent. For Sale by Owner (FSBO) sellers generally do so to save money. But selling a home without a real estate agent presents its own set of challenges. Here are some tips to help you, should you consider selling your ...

If you are involved with buying or selling a home, it is important to understand the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. While both are very important to the entire transaction, they are very different things. When purchasing a home, there are two “inspections” that typic...