“Home appraised lower?” and “What can I do if I disagree with the home appraisal?” are two of the most painful questions Becky hears. A low appraisal can make a seller feel like the entire transaction is slipping away.
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Step 1: Get the full appraisal report. Becky reviews it line‑by‑line with her clients to catch mistakes in square footage, bedroom/bath count, condition, and location notes.
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Step 2: Build a stronger set of comparable sales. She pulls recent, truly comparable homes—similar size, condition, and neighborhood—and prepares a clean, easy‑to‑understand packet.
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Step 3: Ask for a Reconsideration of Value. Working with the buyer’s lender, Becky helps submit a detailed request to revisit the value, supported by corrected data and better comps.
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Step 4: Explore options if the value doesn’t change. That might mean negotiating the price, having the buyer bring additional cash, or, in some cases, moving on to a new buyer.
Because Becky also leans on AI tools to analyze comps and produce clear visual summaries, she can move quickly—often within hours—to give appraisers and lenders everything they need to take a second look.
