Written by George Heredia, a Certified Residential Appraiser with more than 30 years of valuation experience and in the local the Dallas–Fort Worth market. For a few years now selling a home was fairly easy. Just list it and sell it under 30 days. Sometimes sellers could get more than the asking price with multiple offers. Those days are gone. That happens when markets change. They often change slowly not overnight and unless you are doing statistical analysis for market tre

When you’re preparing to sell your home, pricing it right from the start can make all the difference. Many sellers rely solely on a real estate agent’s comparative market analysis (CMA), but obtaining a professional real estate appraisal before you list offers several key benefits that can save time, reduce stress, and potentially increase your bottom line. 1. Accurate, Objective Pricing An appraiser provides an independent opinion of value based on detailed market resear

Based on my 32+ years experience as a full time real estate appraiser and conversations with other professionals, I am seeing several indicators that may point to potential housing market stress in the 2026–2027 period. These points reflect my professional opinion and interpretation of current trends. They should not be viewed as predictions of certainty or as statements of wrongdoing by any individual or organization. 1. Growth in Shadow Inventory Indicators In recent months

Late last year, my neighbor asked me a simple question: “What do you think my house is worth?” Now, I’m a professional certified appraiser. I don’t throw out guesses. I rely on real market data. But I did point him to a very similar home on our street that had just sold for $350,000 . Naturally, like most homeowners (myself included), he believed his home was worth more … about $425,000 . He had made some updates and wanted advice on how to get it market ready. I gave him som

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