by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Property Values, Real Estate Expert, Uncategorized
Appraisers make adjustments to comparables to account for differences between properties. Adjustments reflect the incremental value buyers are willing to pay for specific features. 📣📣📣Adjustments are MARKET SPECIFIC!!! There is NOT a one-size fits all dollar value...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Property Values
In most situations, not really! Dirty dishes in the sink, toys in the living room, clothes on the floor are part of daily life for most of us. Appraisers are trained to look past these types of personal property. Their focus is on the permanent fixtures such as walls,...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Property Values, Real Estate Expert
Home valuation tools like these simply use algorithms and generic data to “guess” your home’s value. 🏠 Automated systems do a poor job of valuing qualities and characteristics that are intangible. Fresh paint, remodeling efforts, quality building...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Market Update, Property Values, Real Estate Expert, St. Martin Parish
The real estate market is constantly changing. If you are thinking about listing your property for sale, purchasing a property, or going through a divorce/estate settlement, it is important to have the most up-to-date information. Here are a few graphs and charts...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Process, Real Estate Expert
Each appraisal is unique, but the overall general process tends to follow three general steps. Ultimately, the final opinion of value is what many people want to know, but the process to reach that final value is detailed and thorough. Here’s a brief overview of...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Market Update, Real Estate Expert
April 12, 2021 Summary: Market continues to remain strong.Sale prices and sale volumes are continuing to increase.Days on the market are showing significant declines.2021 has started strong. As most of you probably already know, the Lafayette Parish residential real...