What are some real estate appraisal horror stories?

Sure. There was a commercial building that had a unique architectural design which was actually a selling point. But the appraiser wasn't familiar with this type of design and undervalued it. The property owner was planning to lease it out at a higher rate based on its real value but had to lower the price due to the inaccurate appraisal.

A common horror story is issues with the title. For example, there were unexpected liens on the property. The closing couldn't happen until these were sorted out. It involved a lot of legal wrangling between the parties and the title company. The buyer was left in limbo, not knowing if they would actually get the property they had been planning to buy.

One horror story could be about buying a property near the beach. The buyer was promised a beautiful ocean view, but after purchase, they found out that a new high - rise was planned right in front of their property, blocking the view completely. Another might be a situation where a person bought a house in a seemingly nice neighborhood, only to discover later that it was in a flood - prone area and the real estate agent had not disclosed this fact. And there are cases where people bought properties with legal issues, like the title not being clear, and they ended up in long and costly legal battles to try and sort it out.

A person bought a property in Toronto with the intention of renting it out. However, it turned out that the property had a legal dispute over the land it was built on. The previous owner hadn't fully resolved some zoning issues. As a result, the new owner couldn't get the proper permits to rent it legally and had to go through a long and expensive legal process to sort things out.

Well, one horror story is when a wholesaler thought they had a great deal, but it turned out the property was in a legal dispute and they couldn't sell it. Another could be when they underestimated the costs of renovations needed and ended up with a property that was impossible to flip profitably.

There was a real estate agent who sold a house to a family. Later, it was discovered that the house had a dark past of a murder that had been covered up. The family started experiencing strange occurrences like cold spots and doors opening on their own. The agent was then haunted by guilt and the family's distress, as he had no idea about the house's history before selling it.

There was a case where the VA appraiser missed major renovations done on a property. The homeowner had spent a great deal on upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms, but the appraiser seemed to overlook these improvements. As a result, the appraisal value didn't reflect the true worth of the house. It was a nightmare for the homeowner who was relying on a fair appraisal for a refinance.

One horror story is when the appraiser undervalued a house significantly because they overlooked recent renovations. The homeowners had put in a new kitchen and bathroom, but the appraiser didn't notice or factor it in. As a result, they got a much lower appraisal value than expected, which caused problems when they were trying to refinance their mortgage.

Well, many real estate horror stories involve unexpected costs. You might think you're getting a great deal on a property, but then find out there are huge back taxes owed. In some areas, there can be issues with zoning laws. For instance, you buy a house planning to run a small business from it, but later find out that the zoning doesn't allow for commercial activities. This can be a real headache and a financial disaster.

A horror story could be when you invest in a rental property in an area that seems up - and - coming. But then the local economy takes a nosedive. Tenants can't pay rent, and the property value drops significantly. Also, some investors have been scammed by fake real estate agents who take their money and disappear, leaving them with no property at all.