How To Seal The Deal

1. Take Control of the Situation

By Being Pro-Active, You Make it Easier to Make 20-30% More Money

Always Offer to Meet the Appraiser, and Do your Homework

2. Study & Know All The Changes

Study what the Appraiser is putting into their process, what they have to do

Be the expert on any new procedures that Your Profession Requires

3. Prepare and Support the Appraiser

Be the Appraiser’s Best Friend, take the call to meet at the site.

Hand pick the sales that support your sale and $6,000 commission

Find Two supporting sales less than 90 days old

Email full print outs to him ahead of time, discuss Comps at the site

4. Extend Time to Close, Just In Case

Expect there to be snags and delays, build them into the time table.

It allows you to remain in control and in the drivers seat.

5. Prepare the Buyer With Contingency Plan

Always plan a backup with the buyer, when the Appraisal comes back too low.

Bigger Down payment? Walk Away? Re-Negotiate? What will you do?

And remember, our office is here to answer any and all questions, at any time.

James Ebert

310.505.5916 / 818.991.9322

james@eas2.com

Recent Commendations For Ebert Appraisals

“Your experience in understanding the market, including the specialty market, has been invaluable. Most appraisers do not have the depth of knowledge that you have. I thank you for your diligence.” Broker, JPMorgan /Chase Home Mortgage

“In my opinion, there is no better appraiser to properly ascertain an architectural home’s true market value than James Ebert. I would highly recommend Mr. Ebert for any appraisal, particularly a home with architectural merit. I am happy to speak on his behalf, should you desire.” Respectfully, (President), Architectural Realty Firm

“I want to thank you for your assistance in the appraisal audit. The Internal Revenue Service had challenged the values of their property and, before an appeals officer, because of your expertise and professional representation, I won the case. The Internal Revenue service accepted your valuation, with no changes.” - Certified Public Accountant

“As president of a company providing over $2 Billion in mortgage loans annually, I know many appraisers, and Mr. Ebert has continued to be on my first call list. For over fifteen years, he has assisted many of my fellow colleagues as well. He continually receives high praise from my clients.” - (President), Los Angeles Mortgage Company

Realtor thanks to us, about a 1946 Historically / Architecturally Significant Home Purchase:

“Well it took 30 days – but the bank approved your appraisal – we had appraisal review, then a desk top appraisal, then appraisal review of the desk top appraisal, then a field appraisal, and then finally an approval – set to close this week – Thanks again” – West Los Angeles Realtor

“James Ebert is an appraiser with a thorough understanding of Southern California residential architecture and the special value placed on this significant architecture by enthusiasts, art collectors and homebuyers with an appreciation for exceptional design…. Those of us who deal in architecture appreciate James’ expertise and his thoughtful and professional assessment of these unique homes.” - Sincerely, (Westside Agent / Senior Partner), Beverly Hills Architectural Realty

“Jim has a unique understanding & appreciation for historically significant homes. He is extremely diligent and detailed. Historic homes have unique value and demand and often command a premium. Unfortunately, there are not more appraisers like Jim that really understand how to evaluate such homes. The real estate world needs more appraisers like Jim that have the experience to truly determine these values.”

Sincerely, (Seller of architectural home, a 1946 Gregory Ain Original)

“I would like to offer my sincere thanks for all your effort on my behalf during my ongoing negotiations with the Los Angeles International Airport concerning the acquisition of my house. The advice you gave me regarding likely negotiation tactics proved to be very accurate, and as a result I was well prepared during my meetings with representatives of the Airport. The thorough and articulate appraisal you prepared for us proved invaluable during the process.” West Los Angeles Homeowner