I attended a local REI meeting and did a bit of networking. On top of that one of the speakers talked about how to stack the odds in your favor when it's time for the appraisal. Thought I would share with you....
1) Once the house is under contract remove the key box. That way, when the inspector and appraiser need to do a site inspection they have to have your or your agent there. Face time is valuable.
2) Have your agent make a copy of the comps you used to establish the price. You want to be able to give this information to the appraiser.
3) Have a list of all improvements you have done to the home including the approximate costs. That way you have a way of justifying what you did.





