Not exact matches
There are also programs to buy
houses that have been forfeited
in a foreclosure action that can be bid on, renovated and lived
in for 25 % -50 % less than
comparable properties
in the same
neighborhoods, depending on the city.
If prices are jumping, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate,
comparable sales (similar
houses in the
neighborhood that closed recently) to defend the price when performing the appraisal for the bank.
There are three basic methods of appraising a
house: 1) replacement cost 2) multiple of rent and 3) «
comparables,» that is, what do similar
houses in the
neighborhood cost.
When considering the value of a REO, you need to look closely at
comparable sales
in the
neighborhood and be sure to take into account the time and cost of any repairs or remodeling needed to prepare the
house for resale.
But to really ensure that your home will sell fast, be sure the upgrades that you carry out before you sell it are
comparable with other
houses in your
neighborhood.
Competitive Market Analysis (CMA): The list of
comparable sales a REALTOR ® brings to you, along with data about other
houses in your
neighborhood that are presently on the market, is used for a «Comparative Market Analysis» (CMA).
The list of
comparable sales we bring to you, along with data about other
houses in your
neighborhood presently on the market, is used for a «Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).»