What a home appraisal actually is A home appraisal is a professional, independent assessment of a property's market value conducted by a licensed appraiser. It is not a home inspection, and it is not an opinion from the real estate agent. It is a formal, documented evaluation of what the home is wor

We worked with Gordon over 15 years ago when he sold a rental house for us. Over all those years, he stayed in touch, so when it came time to sell our home, we reached out to look into working with him again. Before listing, we talked to another realtor who pushed us hard to price the house low. Gor

What a contingency actually means In a real estate contract, a contingency is a condition that must be satisfied before the sale can be finalized. If the condition is not met within the agreed timeframe, the buyer generally has the right to exit the contract without penalty, meaning they get their e