The main goal of a homeowner in having their house appraised is to obtain the highest possible value for their home before putting it on the market. Appraisers, on the other hand, are there to look for things that can lower the value of a home, things like construction defects.
Construction defects can range from minor problems such as doorway cracks or chipped paint to defects that require major renovation like faulty electrical wiring and cracked windows. Appraisers are trained to look for and take note of all these defects.
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While spotting and fixing construction defects primarily makes a home safer to live in, it also raises the value of it during appraisals.
One of the most difficult defects to spot are the ones that present themselves during certain conditions. Take for instance problems with windows and window sills. On ordinary days, people normally don’t take notice. But if an appraiser arrives after an afternoon rain, and windows are defective, it will be easy to spot leaks at the corners. In contrast, during searing hot days, appraisers will have to check the cooling units of the home to make sure everything is in good working order.
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Sometimes, appraisers visit at night, which means homeowners need to check if all the lights are working. Those that do have to be replaced before appraisers visit.
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