http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Offers Pre-Listing Appraisal Services

A smooth transaction is one when one has accurately represented the physical characteristics(in writing) of one’s home , whether it be listing the home with an agent or selling it yourself(FSBO). “The main step is to acquire the accurate living area during the whole process of obtaining the accurate representation of one’s property”, says William D. Cobb, CREA who is the owner of Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. An agent will enlist a CMA or Comparative Market Analysis for determining a home’s listing price. Still, one should have with them, a precise calculation of the living area.

Also, to be on the safer side, it would be a wise decision to have a third-party measure the living area and value of the property before one signs the Listing Agreement. A residential appraiser is the best option in this case.

This has the following advantages:

When an appraisal report is done in a professional manner, it leaves a good impression on the potential buyer as it supports the price quoted as well.

An appraisal generally includes photographs, location map, accurate sketch, precise dimensions, outline of the neighborhood etc. Also, 3 to 4 comparable sales must be present adjusted to subject property.

Enlisting recommendations for repair or enhancements, if any. This listing appraisal can indicate a value for addition(s), items that require repairs, etc..

Accurate estimation of Living-Area size lends peace of mind, especially with values @ $100/sf +

In U.S, majority of real estate professionals base the price per square foot of a home on living area size. Living Area is measured from the exterior walls. All real estate professionals are to follow the ANSI Standards for Single-Family Residential Buildings (American National Standards Institute) when calculating area home sizes. In a seminar in Apex Appraiser Home Sketching Software and National ANSI Standards in Houston, TX, the ANSI instructor, who is also on the Appraiser Standards Board in South Carolina, stated that one of the most common lawsuits in Real Estate today is “misrepresentation of living area size”.

Consider: A 2,000sf home is for sale, priced at $240,000. Instead of measuring the home, the living area was obtained by County Records; estimating the typical home size in that development. The home is listed with a living area of 2,000sf. A purchase agreement for $240,000 is received and is accepted. The appraisal is ordered by the buyer’s lender. The sellers submit an offer on a $350,000 home in a neighboring development. The offer is accepted. However, the appraiser for the home turns in her appraisal showing 1,840sf and an appraised value of $220,800, much less than the purchase price. The sellers are asked to renegotiate the purchase price as the living area is 1,840sf, and not the 2,000sf. The sellers sue for misrepresentation of living area.

Thus, it’s crucial to have one’s home measured by the person listing your home. It is strongly recommended that when interviewing the person listing your home, one must confirm that they follow ANSI, that they will measure your home, and provide you a calculated sketch. Thus, a written verification of true living area is present.

Bill states that he recently performed a purchase appraisal in a South Baton Rouge Subdivision on a 2,026sf living area, for $260,000, listed FSBO. The home was marketed WITHOUT obtaining a professional opinion on the value of the home. The buyers end up with $9,000 in equity as the home appraised at $269k. So, as against a loss of $9,000 the seller should have paid $225 to get the listing appraisal done.

An appraisal helps homeowners make the best decisions like investment in homes and setting a competent sales price. Thus it is strongly recommended to have a Listing Appraisal before one lists their home.

Accurate Valuations Group
Office: 225.293.1500
Fax: 1-866-663-6065

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ – Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the Cities of Prairieville, Gonzales, Geismar, Sorrento & Saint Amant Louisiana

Office: 225-293-1500 or 1-888-678-3544

Fax: 1-866-663-6065

Staff Email: fastvalue2@cox.net

Bill Cobb, Accurate Valuations Group Appraiser, has operated as a home appraiser for 18 years now primarily in the Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana market. Bill performs Conventional, FHA and RD/Rural Development home appraisals. For more information on Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group, visit FHA Appraisers in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension & Livingston Parishes.

Our Service Areas: All of East & West Baton Rouge, Western Half of Livingston Parish (Denham Springs, Walker, Watson & Livingston) and Northern Ascension Parish (Prairieville, Gonzales, Geismar, Saint Amant, Sorrento)

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ – Geismar Dutchtown FHA Appraisers Report On Old Mill Subdivision

A market analysis of solds from 8/1/2008 to 11/23/2009 within Old Mill Subdivision shows an overall median sales price decline of -3.58% on what appears to be low volume.  However, the Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio still remains high or favorable at 100% of listing price.  The chart below represents solds from 1/1/2007 to 11/23/2009. 

According to the Old Mill HOA Website, “ Old Mill is located in one of Ascension Parish’s most convenient areas, just 20 miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 60 miles north of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Old Mill is a short drive from numerous services, entertainment centers and a wide choice of shopping including nearby Tanger Outlet Mall and The Mall of Louisiana.  With a rural community feel, the “Dutchtown” area is also well recognized for the outstanding quality of its schools including Dutchtown Primary, Dutchtown Middle and Dutchtown High (Go Griffins!).  Key points of interest near Old Mill include beautiful Spanish Lake as well as several antebellum homes including the famous Houmas House and Oak Alley homes.  A short drive away and you can either be living it up in the Big Easy or meeting friends for dinner in Baton Rouge.  With Old Mill’s easy access to I-10, the choice is yours!“

1004MC of Old Mill Itself

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