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What happens when an appraisal comes in lower than expected? How does an appraiser determine a property's worth? And what do the latest changes to appraisal reporting mean for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents?

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick welcome Stephen King with Culp Real Estate Appraisals to talk about a part of the real estate transaction that can raise plenty of questions.

We're covering how appraisals work, what appraisers look for, and why a home's contract price doesn't always match its appraised value.

We're also discussing the newly implemented Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), including what the changes mean for appraisal documentation, lenders, REALTORS®, and transactions in Central Texas.

And because real estate is local, we're talking about the challenges of appraising properties in Bell County, including acreage, pools, solar panels, renovations, and unique homes that don't always have an obvious comparable sale.

Whether you're buying, selling, or working in real estate, this episode will help you better understand the appraisal process and the questions worth asking.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Stephen King | Real Estate Appraiser
Culp Real Estate Appraisals

Phone: 254-760-6973
Website: https://culprealestate1.appraiserxsites.com/contactus

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS

Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | Military Living in Central Texas
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

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