The difference bewteen a real estate agent and a real estate appraiser is the fact that the agent wants to sell your home, or help you buy one. Either way they make more money the more expensive the house, resulting in a higher commission. 99% of brokers and agents fiercely defend and promote their client’s interest.
They are selling their services of representation to sellers and buyers. Real estate brokers and agents are advocating for their client.
An appraiser performing an appraisal provides an unbiased opinion of market value. It can be done for new construction (a home you plan on having built), your home before you see an agent about selling it (or after), and as a buyer you may have an appraisal performed to have a neutral party provide an estimate of Typical Market Value.
Trust your professional appraiser, they provide unbiased, supported and reasonable opinions of properties in your local market. Having an independent and reliable estimate of value may enable you to be empowered when making a selling, refinancing, or buying transaction. Most appraisers, including me, offer consulting assignments as well that may or may not include an estimate of value.
Consulting assignments include the appraiser’s opinion on topics including: financial feasibility of a proposed addition or added feature, neighborhood affects (such as a new school or business), local market trends, and much more.
Please, feel free to contact me via our contact form on www.JDAppraisal.com, or email at JDAppraisal@verizon.net
Thanks for reading, and be sure to comment!
Michael
Certified Residential Appraiser
