{"id":11870,"date":"2020-03-20T13:42:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T13:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=11870"},"modified":"2020-03-23T05:08:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T05:08:58","slug":"how-much-does-an-appraisal-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/how-much-does-an-appraisal-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Appraisal Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How much does an appraisal cost? If you need a mortgage to buy a home, your lender will require a home appraisal\u2014where a professional estimates the value of your place to make sure it’s at least enough to cover the mortgage. While the lender hires the appraiser, the buyer pays for it, which raises the question: How much does an appraisal cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how much does an appraisal cost?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

While the cost of a home appraisal varies by the size and location of your home among other factors, generally you can expect to pay around 30,000 or 40,000, according to recent estimates. Here’s what you’re getting for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What home appraisers do<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Appraisals are educated guesses by licensed or certified professionals on a home\u2019s value in the current market. Unlike a home inspector, who looks for defects that could cost the buyer money down the road, an appraiser looks at home components that contribute to its value\u2014mostly location, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and overall condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To assess a home’s value, the appraiser will likely visit your home and compare it to nearby comparable homes, or “comps,” that have recently sold. Home appraisers don’t work for home sellers or buyers. They work for lenders and help them decide if the home is a sound investment and worthy of the loan you’re asking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, appraisers protect the bank and<\/em> buyers from a bad deal, so they’re worth every penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the appraised price means for you<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Once the home appraisal is finished, you will receive a copy of the report from your bank. If the home’s appraised value ends up higher than what you’re paying, generally the deal will move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the appraised value is lower than what you offered, this can cause trouble, since your lender will offer you a mortgage only at the appraised price. Let’s say you need a loan for Kes 25,000,000 but the appraisal comes in at Kes 24,000,000. The bank will cover only Kes 24,000,000, which means you’re Kes 1,000,000 short of the money you need to buy the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But all is not lost! If your offer included an appraisal contingency, you can renegotiate the price with the seller and, if she doesn’t budge, walk away from the deal (and keep your deposit). Or you could decide to pay the additional Kes 1,000,000 out of pocket so your home loan goes through. In either case, you have options, so discuss them with your real estate agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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