An appraisal gap describes the difference between the sales price and the lower amount of the appraisal required by the mortgage being obtained by the buyer. It becomes an issue if the seller is not willing to lower the price or the buyer is not willing to pay the difference in cash.
Looking at the issue from the seller's perspective, "if the buyer wants my home and he can't get the loan he wants, he'll have to make up the difference in cash." The buyer might have a different view like "If an independent appraiser can't justify the price, I'm not going to pay more than appraised value."
Appraisals can be a confusing but necessary part of the process when the buyer needs a mortgage. I'm available to answer any questions and share our experience with you. Our goal is to be your source of real estate information.
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