In today’s market, appraisals are killing more real estate deals than people realize. A bad appraisal, missed comp, or lazy adjustment can cost buyers and sellers thousands, or completely derail a transaction. This is why it’s so important for Realtors to do their own due diligence. We can’t just “hope” the appraisal comes in. It’s our job to run the numbers, verify comparable sales, understand market trends, and provide solid data to support value. Not all appraisers are bad