Nervous sellers ask, “Will my house appraise for the selling price?” Savvy sellers know that if their home is priced right, they stand a very good chance of having it appraise accordingly, and keep the sale on track. In fact, Tamara Bourne , a top-selling agent in Atlanta ’s South Metro who sells 84% more properties than her peers in Peachtree City, says she looks at a home like an appraiser does when she goes to a listing property. This enables her to determine the right price in the first place. And, as she emphasizes, “Our homes appraise — period.” If you’re concerned about a low valuation, we’ve gathered the best advice from Bourne and other industry experts on how you can prepare for your appraisal. With their combined knowledge and our extensive research, this post will explain what an appraisal covers, why it’s necessary, and give you 10 expert tips to be more certain your house will appraise for its selling price. Source: (Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock) When does a home ...