An article about What your home is really worth was published by CNN Money on August 9, 2012. Great article on what appraisers look at to value homes……

Excerpt of “What Your Home Is Really Worth”

NEW YORK (Money Magazine) — When it comes to assessing a home’s value, real estate agents and homeowners tend to be an optimistic bunch.In the post-bust world, appraisers are a different story. They have to predict a realistic value for your home that the bank can use to extend credit to a borrower — and that number can make or break your sale or refinance.Appraisers say the following five areas are where homeowners often misjudge the worth of their abode.1. The outsideThe appraiser sees: Overgrown bushes and chipped paint.What he does: Slices as much as 3% off the value of an average-size home.Why: Curb appeal is primo. And an unkempt yard is a sign that there may be other issues.

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