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Are you thinking of selling your Chicago, Chicago Northwest Side and Chicago Northside home? You should know exactly what it's worth before making such an important decision.

Let me do a quick "Comparative Market Analysis" for you, for free, and with no obligation. Also known as a CMA, this analysis compares your home to others that are currently on the market and to those that have recently sold.

As a top Realtor, I determine the value of Chicago, Chicago Northwest Side and Chicago Northside, Illinois area homes daily. Using the information you provide below, I can perform a quick market analysis, and give you a free estimate of what your home is worth in today's market.

Remember, market conditions can be different, even one Chicago, Chicago Northwest Side and Chicago Northside neighborhood to the next. I know how to take all these factors into account when determining the true market value of your home.

This service is completely free and without obligation. There are absolutely no strings attached. Why? I want the chance to show you my expertise as a top Chicago, Chicago Northwest Side and Chicago Northside real estate agent.

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About Appraisals >Working With Appraisers

After the buyer and seller come to a "meeting of the minds" on the price of a house, there is one more person who must be convinced that the house is worth the selling price--the mortgage company's appraiser.

The appraiser looks for three similar houses that have sold in the same area within the last several months, and compares the selling prices of these homes with the one that is now on the market. The appraiser makes adjustments to account for the differences in each property, and averages the adjusted prices of the other three homes to arrive at a final opinion of value. In subdivisions or condominium projects where there are many similar properties and numerous recent sales, the appraiser's job is relatively easy. In neighborhoods of older homes that have been renovated or remodeled over the years, it can be like comparing apples and oranges.

If the appraiser's evaluation is lower than the selling price, it can stall the transaction because the lender may decline the buyer's loan because of the discrepancy. A real estate agent can work to minimize potential delays associated with the appraisal process by helping the seller to price the home as close to fair market value as possible.

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