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Updated almost 5 years ago on . Most recent reply

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Brandon Fuhrman
  • Louisville, KY
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Should I wait for appraisal?

Brandon Fuhrman
  • Louisville, KY
Posted

Hello BP!

In 2018 I purchased my home for 160K in a newer development. It is a 3bed 2 bath 1500 sq ft with an acre of land.

I am planning on using a HELCO for my first rental property and had it appraised about 2 months ago and it was valued at 171K.

Since then, they are about a dozen of new construction homes being built in the neighborhood, all of which are 3bed 2 bath and acre of land (same as mine with the same builder and same

Lay out) and those homes are listed anywhere from 200-215k.

Would my home appraise close to what these new homes are going for? Would it be worth it to wait a few months until the new homes sell? I don’t mind waiting, but fearful my home wouldn’t value close because they are new and I lose out on a deal while I am waiting.

Thank you for your insight!

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