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Preparing for an Appraisal – Plan For It
A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Heres how to plan for it.
Preparing for Appraisals Contracts and Comps
Youve sold your home and are getting ready for the appraisal. Heres how contracts and comparable home sales impact the appraisal.
How Appraisals and Assessments Differ
Many people think appraisals and assessments are the same thing or at least that they should be for the same amount. The truth is they can vary greatly. Lets look at each of them.
Dont Rely Excessively On Appraisals
Getting an appraisal on a home is a fundamental aspect of making a purchase. While appraisals are certainly helpful, you should not put too much stock in them.
The Difference Between Appraisals and Assessments
Many people think appraisals and assessments are the same thing or at least that they should be for the same amount. The truth is they can vary greatly. Lets look at each of them.
Appraisals – Plan for It
A critical part of selling a home is the appraisal. Heres how to plan for it.
Why Jewelry Stores Dislike Knowledgeable Customers
For decades, jewelers have had enjoyed the position of being the keepers of the knowledge about diamonds and gemstones. They stood behind jewelry counters and shared little tidbits of information about jewels to shoppers. The jeweler seemed to be talking down to the shopper, making them feel as if they should be grateful to even be in the store or touch the precious gems in the display case.
How to Sell Your Diamond Ring
Most advertising campaigns by De Beers feature their famous slogan A Diamond is Forever. Consequently, women seldom sell a diamond and often feel uncomfortable buying diamonds previously owned by other women. There is a sentimental aspect to diamonds that is very different from other tangible assets like boats, houses or automobiles. However, there are occasions when consumers need to sell their diamonds.
Jewelry Appraiser Services
Jewelry appraisers can provide valuable services to people who own diamonds and jewelry or are in the process of buying diamonds and jewelry.
Beware: Platinum Quality Can Vary in Jewelry
Platinum has become a popular choice for jewelry due to its strength, durability, and marketing efforts of the platinum industry in recent years. Platinum is three times more expensive than gold. Jewelers aggressively market it because they make three times the profit on every platinum item they sell compared to gold. Platinum is a naturally white, lustrous metal that is long lasting. Sometimes the claims of strength and scratch resistance are overstated.