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Some people think that appraisals and inspections are pretty much the same. However, the purpose of each is different. At Arrowhead Title , we know both serve a critical purpose to your real estate closing. Appraisals are focused on determining the value of your home at Lake of the Ozarks . Your lender must know that the property you’re buying is worth what they are loaning you. The home inspection is for the purpose of determining the condition of the home. That is something every buyer needs to know before making such a big investment. The inspector is looking for things like major problems with the house or anything that could be a dealbreaker if you knew about them, including health and safety hazards. If you’d like to understand how appraisals and home inspections at Lake of the Ozarks work, keep reading. This blog will explain.  Appraisals Appraisals are focused on the value of the home. As mentioned, your lender needs to know that the home is worth what they are loaning you...

As your trusted title company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1984, we are asked this question a lot by our clients during the process of closing on a house at the Lake of the Ozarks . While appraisals and inspections both involve taking a close look at the home you are buying, they each serve different purposes.  The reason for an appraisal is to determine the value of your home at the Lake of the Ozarks . The purpose behind an inspection is to get a detailed understanding of the condition or quality of the home you are buying. The value of your new home will be important to your lender because they want to know they are not loaning more than the property is worth.  The inspection will be of great interest to you because you want to know there is no major problem with the house that you would consider a dealbreaker.  If you are interested in learning more about how appraisals and home inspections at the Lake of the Ozarks work, keep reading this blog! Appraisers Look...

People sometimes wonder if they need a home inspection or an appraisal when buying a home because they think they are pretty much the same thing.  However, there are some important differences. An appraisal is about determining the value of your home .  It is something your lender wants so they know the property is worth what they are loaning you for it. An inspection is about determining the condition of the home and any existing or potential problems it may have.  So, while the appraisal is more for the bank’s purpose, an inspection is to educate the buyer about the condition of the home he/she is purchasing. Real estate appraisers abide by state established standards and licensing practices and have the background of experience to determine an accurate value of your home.  Several factors are considered in an appraisal.  The location of the home and the quality of schools, medical facilities, and other community features will affect appraisal value. The size...