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Differences In Baton Rouge Home Appraisal versus Home Inspection – YouTube

  http://www.batonrougeappraisers.com – Differences In Baton Rouge Home Appraisal versus Home Inspection Veteran Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Bill Cobb e… Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.youtube.com Differences In Baton Rouge Home Appraisal versus Home Inspection Veteran Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Bill Cobb explains the differences in Baton Rouge Home Appraisal versus Baton Rouge Home […]

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Energy-Efficient Upgrades Might Be a Waste of Money

Energy-Efficient Upgrades Might Be a Waste of Money Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.realtor.com Think Energy-Efficient Features Save You Money? Think Again, Study Says Energy-Efficient Upgrades Might Be a Waste of …unless you’re going to live in that home for the next 20+ years. Bottom Line is that it’s another personal preference choice by homeowner and that […]

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Does a $20,000 solar system really add $20,000 in value in Baton Rouge?

Would you pay $20,000 for a solar system if you knew it added $20,000 of instant home value? That’s exactly what a solar salesman told the client of a real estate friend. Is that legit though? What… Sourced through Scoop.it from: sacramentoappraisalblog.com Does a $20,000 solar system really add $20,000 in value in Baton Rouge? […]

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What is the FHA rule for electrical outlets?

What is the FHA rule for electrical outlets? Sourced through Scoop.it from: birminghamappraisalblog.com What is the FHA rule for electrical outlets? by my Appraiser Friend Tom Horn, SRA in Birmingham AL.  What is the FHA rule for electrical outlets? FHA appraisals vary from conventional appraisals on various things related to the safety, soundness and security […]

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FINALLY Appraisers Have A VOICE and TEETH – Thank You Phil Crawford and State Coalitions

As a proud Home Appraiser and as I reach 400,000 ActiveRain points with this blog post, I’m thrilled to be thanking those individuals and organizations mak Sourced through Scoop.it from: activerain.trulia.com FINALLY Appraisers Have A VOICE and TEETH – Thank You Phil Crawford and State Coalitions As a proud Home Appraiser and as I reach […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Appraisals Include Home Sketch Room Sizes

Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Home Appraisals Include Home Sketch With Room Sizes. Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Home Appraisals The room sizes are important to local REALTORS® because MLS sheets require room sizes to be listed. Bill Cobb providing room sizes on his pre-lisitng sketches helps your home be listed faster, if your home is being […]

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Does an “allowance” in a Baton Rouge purchase agreement have any pull in an appraisal?

I recently received this question from a local Greater Baton Rouge REALTOR®: “Does an “allowance” in a purchase agreement have any pull in an appraisal?” Good question. Allowances indicate dated co… Source: www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com Does an “allowance” in a Baton Rouge purchase agreement have any pull in an appraisal?  Allowances indicate dated cosmetic condition to a […]

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Why Did Baton Rouge Real Estate Agent Improperly Classify Sun Room Living Area Video

Why Did Baton Rouge Real Estate Agent Improperly Classify Sun Room Living Area, Are Sunrooms Living Area? Why Did Baton Rouge RE Agent Improperly Classify Su…

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5 Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Secrets Locals Should Know Video

http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com – 5 Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Secrets Locals Should Know Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser with Accurate Valuatio…

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How Important Is Cosmetic Condition In A Baton Home Appraisal?

How Important Is Cosmetic Condition In A Baton Home Appraisal? Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser, Bill Cobb, shares Tom Horn’s New Birmingham Alabama Apprai…

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Larger Baton Rouge Homes Sell For Less Per Sq Ft, Kenilworth Subd

Larger Baton Rouge Homes Sell For Less Per Sq Ft, Kenilworth Subdivision

Larger Baton Rouge Homes Sell For Less Per Sq Ft, Example Kenilworth Subdivion 70808 “BATON ROUGE HOME BUYER LESSON: As a potential Baton Rouge home buyer, you should be aware of the fact that the market or buyers generally pay less per square foot for larger homes and that this is a general rule of […]

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Can Baton Rouge Home Buyers Receive Copy of Appraisal Report

Can Baton Rouge Home Refinancers Receive A Copy of Appraisal Report Can I Review Home Appraisal Prior To Closing? W… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Can Baton Rouge Home Buyers Receive Copy of Appraisal Report    Can Baton Rouge Home Buyers Receive Copy of Appraisal Report Can I Review Home Appraisal Prior To Closing? […]

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VIDEO: What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Final Inspection?

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Final Inspection? For new home construction where the home loan began whi… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Final Inspection?  For new home construction where the home loan began while home was under construction, a final inspection is a […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers have to make 700+ decisions for every Appraisal

Just in case anyone does not think an Appraisal is worth the Cost….Please take the time to read this great Article by Diana Jacobs in the Recent Worki… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers have to make 700+ decisions for every Appraisal Wow! I didn’t even realize this myself.   […]

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Which Comes First the REATLOR® or the Lender?

Which Comes First the Realtor or the Lender? Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Which Comes First the REALTOR® or the Lender? To this Home Appraiser, based on 21 years in real estate, this is a somewhat biased article stating you should contact a REALTOR® first…..SEE NOTE BELOW.  However, generally, Agents do prefer buyer(s) they’re […]

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Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish the report?

You had an appraiser come out to your property last week and the appraisal is still not complete. It’s been 10 days!! What is going on? Here are some reasons why the appraisal might be taking so lo… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish […]

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Baton Rouge Homeowner Spends $60K in yard, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?

A Greater Baton Rouge Homeowner spends $60,000 in their yard on a $240,000 newer home and now they’re moving…WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? Of the $60K spent (not “invested”), home sellers may see a $10K to $15K return or a $45K loss. Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: A Greater Baton Rouge Homeowner spends $60,000 in […]

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Why does Baton Rouge Appraisal ALWAYS come in at the contract amount?

I get asked this question a lot, so I thought I would address this issue that many people are curious about. I don’t think it happens ALL the time Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Why does the appraisal ALWAYS come in at the contract amount?  This Tom Horn’s title for his post.  Well, the […]

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New Sky High Flood Insurance Costs Means Lost Home Sales and Declining Home Values

Many victims of Superstorm Sandy and other floods, already paying for many repairs out of their own pockets, get hit with massive flood insurance bills. Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: New Sky High Flood Insurance Costs Means Lost Home Sales and Declining Home Values.   “For every $5,000 a year your flood insurance goes up, […]

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