Ds Real Estate Consulting

read moreA home purchase can be the biggest transaction many might ever encounter. Whether it's where you raise your family, a second vacation property or a rental fixer upper, purchasing real property is an involved financial transaction that requires multiple parties to pull it all off. The majority of the parties involved are very familiar. The real estate agent is the most recognizable face in the transaction. Then, the lender provides the money necessary to finance the exchange. The title company makes sure that all aspects of the sale are completed and that the title is clear to pass from the seller to the buyer.

read moreIt is mandated by law that an appraiser be state-licensed to write appraisal reports for federally-related transactions in Ohio. The law gives you the right to get a copy of your finished appraisal from your lender after it has been provided. Contact our professional staff if you have any concerns about the appraisal procedure. Myth: Assessed value will always equate market value. Reality: While most states uphold the suggestion that assessed value is the same as estimated market value, this generally is not the case.

read moreDS Real Estate Consulting, Inc. was created in 2001 by Denise E. Wright and C. Scott Bernard after obtaining over 45 years combined experience in the real estate appraisal profession. Our business mission since inception has been to offer quality appraisals of residential properties in the Dayton, Ohio market area. We are committed to obtaining up to date research material and continuing education in order to meet the high expectations of our clients. We are pleased to announce that DS Real Estate Consulting, Inc. became a Founder of Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (OCAP) in November 2009.

read moreHomeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you order an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality. It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

read moreDenise Wright, President of DS Real Estate Consulting, Inc., was contacted by freelance writer Apryl Motley for an article in the Appraisal Institute's 1st Quarter 2011 edition of Valuation Magazine. The article "Who Killed The Deal?" includes quotes from Ms. Wright regarding the importance of quality education, appraiser competency, and communication between the appraiser and their clients.

read moreDS Real Estate Consulting, Inc. is always prepared to reply to any inquiries you might have about appraisals or real estate in Montgomery County. Contact DS Real Estate Consulting, Inc. today to talk about how we can help solve your specific valuation problems. What would cause me to need your services? How is an appraisal different than a home inspection? What is the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis (CMA)? What's in an appraisal report? Upon completion of the appraisal, what assurance is there that the final number is trustworthy?

read moreCount on DS Real Estate Consulting, Inc. when you need to know the value of your property in or around Montgomery County. Whether it's a starter home or luxurious new construction, our ongoing analysis of local real estate trends and education as licensed appraisers make us qualified to provide home valuations in Montgomery County for clients ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers.