Maryland Seller's Information for Appraiser provided to Buyer

Will the homebuyer receive a copy of the appraisal? A. Yes! Regulations allow real estate agents, or other persons with an interest in the real estate transaction, to communicate with the appraiser and provide additional property information, including a copy of the sales contract.

A: An appraisal is generally considered a professional opinion of the market value of a property, not a fact. Although it's both legally and ethically necessary to disclose a material fact, the same requirement doesn't apply to an opinion.

Home sellers aren't entitled to copies of the appraisals mortgage lenders conduct on behalf of their borrowers. If a home seller wants a copy of an appraisal, she should consider asking for a copy from the buyer.However, a copy may come in handy if the appraisal comes in low and price negotiations must ensue.

Home sellers aren't entitled to copies of the appraisals mortgage lenders conduct on behalf of their borrowers. If a home seller wants a copy of an appraisal, she should consider asking for a copy from the buyer.However, a copy may come in handy if the appraisal comes in low and price negotiations must ensue.

A home that appraises for higher than the purchase price is a benefit to buyers as it means instant equity. Its impact on sellers is subject to how motivated they are. Still, offering something for sale only to find out that it's worth much more may be enough to make a seller reconsider.

Anything to add? 1) Data: It can be valuable at times for an appraiser to see what a previous appraiser did, especially if the property is complex. After looking at a colleague's work, an appraiser might pick up on some insight or glean ideas for how to approach valuing the property.

If you're a seller, you almost never see the appraisal, unless the buyer wants to show it to you. If the home appraised for more than sale price, the buyer might be a little reluctant to show the appraisal to you!