Utah Real Estate Podcast withShane Roxburgh

These days, 90% of buyers begin their home search online. Because of this, a listing’s photos play a huge role. If a home doesn’t look compelling, then it isn’t selling. So, having professional photos taken when you list is definitely necessary in today’s market.

Before you purchase a home, I strongly recommend that you schedule a consultation with your agent. You might ask what that would entail. Well, today I’m going to talk about what a buyer consultation is and why it’s important to schedule one before making final decisions about purchasing a home. We want to sit down with you to establish what your wants and needs are so we can make sure that we’re setting you up for success.

What is an appraisal and why is it important? If you are buying a home with the help of a lender or refinancing your mortgage, you will have to go through the appraisal process. The appraiser is hired by a neutral third party in order to determine the value of the property. How does the appraiser come up with that value? Why is the appraisal so important?