GAP Between Homeowners and Appraisers Opinions Narrow...

In the past there have been altering variations on WHO has the correct opinion on whether or not a price is accurate for a home's sale. The homeowners (in most cases) think with emotion and sometimes have an opinion on price based on the memories they associate with their home. But, appraisers look at the trending market stats and spreadsheet like comps to decide on what the price of a home will (or should) sell for. 

It is very common to have a variance of opinions and let's face it...we ALL want to get the highest price for your house, and for it to sell in the shortest amount of time. So what has changed? Just like the market, opinions can change verily, and it is important to keep up with the changing times as to stay ahead of the market, and "The Jones'"

I stumbled upon the blog post below, and wanted to take a minute to share with you, some findings regarding the "shift" in opinions when it comes to appraisal values.

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​by The KCM Crew on June 28, 2016 in 
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.
If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that closed recently) to defend the price when performing the appraisal for the bank.
Every month, Quicken Loans measures the disparity between what a homeowner believes their house is worth as compared to an appraiser’s evaluation in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). Here is a chart showing that difference for each of the last 12 months.
 
The gap between the homeowner vs. appraiser’s opinion has started to head in the right direction (closer to even), as June saw a slight decrease from May’s -1.95% to -1.89% nationally.
Homeowners in the western part of the country, however, have been pleasantly surprised as their homes have appraised higher than they expected. Denver received its highest HPPI last month as homes came in an average of 3.28% higher than the homeowner believed it would. Nine of the twelve metro areas that had a positive HPPIlast month were located in the west.
Quicken Loans’ Chief Economist, Bob Walters explains:
“The hot housing markets along the West Coast are growing quicker than owners realize, giving way to higher than expected prices for buyers and more home equity for existing owners.  
On the other hand, the housing markets are more balanced in the East and Midwest, leading owners to be slightly over-enthusiastic about their home’s appreciation.”
Bottom Line Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to the bank (through the bank’s appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be even more difficult than the first. If you are planning on entering the housing market this year, meet with an experienced professional who can guide you through this, and any other, obstacle that may arise.
Written by
Rochelle Anne Klein-Loper