Because purchasing and closing on a new home can be a complex process, Coldwell Banker Bain tries to make it easy for first-time and repeat homebuyers. Here’s a simple explanation of the process of getting an appraisal on the home you intend to buy.

What is a home appraisal?

Your new home’s value is determined through a professional appraisal usually ordered by the lender. When it comes to determining Washington real estate values, home appraisers take into account numerous factors, including but not limited to the following: 

• Square footage
• Construction quality
• Design
• Floor plan
• Amenities/features
• Energy efficiency
• Lot size
• Topography
• View
• Landscaping
• Neighborhood quality
• Proximity to public transportation, shopping and schools

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