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Appraisal Hits at 4:59 PM: Clear to Close (In My Dreams)

ricklahkar
2 days ago
1 min read

Broker: We’re clear to close Lender: Need updated rent roll, SNDA, estoppels, Phase I addendum, and proof the roof isn’t a rumor Appraiser @ 4:59pm Fri: Value subject to the universe cooperating 📉 Client: So my 6 cap is now…? Me: Negative 3 hours of sleep and a magically renegotiated purchase price 😵‍💫

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