Home inspections and appraisals

Home appraisals have a big impact on real estate transactions, but how appraisers work has always been a bit of a mystery. In this article, a veteran appraiser shares six things every real estate agent should know about appraisals.

This week on The Walkthrough™, veteran appraiser Jamie Owen is back to talk about what he looks for when he visits and appraises a home. Does a pool always increase a home's value? (No.) Are cracks in the driveway a problem? (Not always.) What are the more subjective aspects of appraising a home's value, and how should you approach challenging an appraisal? This is part two of a two-part series.

This week on The Walkthrough™, Jamie Owen, a veteran appraiser in Cleveland, helps us take the mystery out of appraisals. He'll walk us step-by-step through the appraisal process, talk about how appraisers make price adjustments, and much more. This is part one of a two-part series.

If you made an offer on a house before coronavirus, you’re wondering how you’ll get an appraisal. Here’s what you need to know about alternative appraisals.