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How to Talk to a Home Appraiser: 6 Things Not to Say

How to Talk to a Home Appraiser: 6 Things Not to Say

August 12, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Home appraisals play a key role in real estate transactions. They help determine a property's fair market value, which impacts mortgage amounts and...

Negotiation Tips: How to Get Sellers to Lower Prices After an Appraisal – Effective Strategies for Buyers

Negotiation Tips: How to Get Sellers to Lower Prices After an Appraisal – Effective Strategies for Buyers

August 9, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Buying a home can be tricky, especially when the appraisal is lower than expected. This circumstance often leaves buyers wondering how to proceed...

Top 8 Factors Considered During the Real Estate Appraisal Process in Central Illinois: An Expert Overview

Top 8 Factors Considered During the Real Estate Appraisal Process in Central Illinois: An Expert Overview

August 3, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Understanding the real estate appraisal process is crucial for anyone buying, selling, or refinancing property. In Central Illinois, appraisals...

5 Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Appraisal Processes in Central Illinois: Essential Insights

5 Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Appraisal Processes in Central Illinois: Essential Insights

August 3, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Have you ever wondered why a cozy bungalow and a bustling shopping center might be valued differently? In the real estate world of Central...

The Complexities of the Unique: Expert Strategies for Appraising Properties in Central Illinois

The Complexities of the Unique: Expert Strategies for Appraising Properties in Central Illinois

June 27, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Everybody knows Central Illinois is filled with unique properties. From historic homes to agricultural properties, the area offers a variety of...

Financing Your Future: How Lending Appraisals Can Pave the Way to Homeownership in Central Illinois

Financing Your Future: How Lending Appraisals Can Pave the Way to Homeownership in Central Illinois

June 27, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Buying a home in Central Illinois can be a significant step toward securing your financial future. One crucial aspect of this process is the home...

Challenge Your Tax Assessment- Tips for a Successful Tax Protest Appraisal

Challenge Your Tax Assessment- Tips for a Successful Tax Protest Appraisal

May 7, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Every year, many homeowners are taken aback by their property tax assessments, feeling the numbers just don’t match up with their home's real...

Dividing Assets with Dignity: Navigating Divorce with Fair Property Appraisals

Dividing Assets with Dignity: Navigating Divorce with Fair Property Appraisals

May 7, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Have you ever wondered what it takes to fairly split everything you've shared with someone after deciding to part ways? Divorce is a monumental...

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: How Lending Appraisals Open Up Central Illinois Real Estate Opportunities

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: How Lending Appraisals Open Up Central Illinois Real Estate Opportunities

April 9, 2024 Mark Whitsitt

Aspiring homeowners in Central Illinois understand that the journey to acquiring your own home extends beyond selecting the perfect property. It...