Will a Home Appraisal Raise My Taxes?
Will a home appraisal raise my taxes? I explain who receives your report, how Virginia Beach assessments work, and when an appraisal can help with an appeal.
20 Home Appraisal Pitfalls: Condition, Records, and Comparables
A practical look at 20 condition, property-data, and comparable-sales pitfalls that can affect an appraisal or lead to factual errors—without promising a fixed value change.
Selling a Virginia Home As-Is: Value, Repairs, and Buyer Questions
Selling as-is can save repair time but may change the buyer pool and negotiation. Compare realistic options and understand where an independent appraisal fits.
For Agents: Check Living Area Before Listing a Home
A listing’s square-footage source and definition matter. Use this pre-listing checklist to reconcile assessor, builder, and measured figures before marketing a home.
What Lowers a Home Appraisal? Factors That Matter
Condition, location, recent sales, and timing can affect an appraisal. Review the evidence before challenging a report.
What Does an Appraiser Look For in a Home?
An appraiser observes the property and researches local sales. Learn what to prepare and how an appraisal differs from an inspection.
Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What Each Report Tells You
An inspection investigates condition; an appraisal develops a value opinion. Buyers may need both, and neither report substitutes for the other.
External Obsolescence & Home Value
External obsolescence comes from outside the property. Joe Ellington explains how highways, aircraft noise, neighboring activity, and comparable sales affect an appraisal.
What Is a CMA? Comparing a CMA and Appraisal
A CMA helps with listing and offer decisions; an appraisal answers a defined value question for a specified client and date.