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LaPlante Appraisals, 2901 E Greenway Road #30825, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

04/23/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

Current listings and pending sales often get discussed because they can help show what is happening in the market right now. A listing may reflect a seller’s expectations, while a pending sale can suggest that a buyer and seller have reached terms acceptable to both sides.

For homeowners, the key point is simple: a list price is a starting point, not a conclusion. Closed sales usually remain the strongest market evidence because they reflect completed transactions, while listings and pending sales add current context.

From a home documentation perspective, active and pending properties can help explain present market conditions, while closed sales often provide the clearest record of completed activity.

📌𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮.

04/20/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.

• Spring often brings more listings, making neighborhood activity easier to notice.
• Winter may have fewer homes available, so the pace can seem quieter.
• School calendars, holidays, weather, and moving schedules often shape timing.
• Looking at one season alone can leave out part of the picture.
• Comparing the same season year over year often gives a clearer view.

From a home documentation perspective, seasonal context helps place housing activity in the right frame.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮? Share your perspective in the comments and save this post for later.

04/15/2026

Homeowners often need more than a standard appraisal, which is why LaPlante Appraisals offers a broader range of professional property services.

In addition to traditional appraisal work, we provide GLA Measurements, consulting calls, solar valuation support, ROV sales support, and pre-listing strategy sessions.

Whether the need involves square footage, market context, or a property with added complexity, our work is grounded in clear communication, defined services, and dependable support.

Visit: https://laplanteappraisals.com/
📞Call Us: (623) 295-9390 | ✉️[email protected]

04/13/2026

𝗔 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

You do not need a large project to make meaningful progress this season. For Arizona homeowners, simple outdoor tasks such as trimming overgrowth, clearing yard debris, and removing dead plants can support regular upkeep while also helping reduce combustible material around the home.

In a dry climate, these small steps carry added value. They help a property look cared for, support a cleaner exterior environment, and reflect the kind of steady maintenance that matters over time.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽?

04/10/2026

🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.

For Arizona homeowners, that often starts with simple outdoor maintenance that helps reduce wildfire risk around the home. Trimming excess growth, removing dead vegetation, and keeping the area near the house clear of dry debris are practical steps that support a cleaner, more carefully maintained property.

In a dry climate, these routine tasks carry added importance. They reflect steady upkeep, support a safer exterior environment, and reinforce the overall condition and care of the property over time.

📌𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

04/08/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽. 🔥

Spring is a good time to take a fresh look at the area around your home.

Clearing dead vegetation, trimming excess growth, and keeping cleaner space near the house are practical maintenance steps that can support both appearance and overall preparedness.

Firewise does not need to feel complicated. In many Arizona neighborhoods, it begins with consistent outdoor care that helps a property look well-kept and better prepared for the season.

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮. 🌵

04/05/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

This Easter Sunday, we extend our sincere wishes to homeowners and families across Phoenix for a peaceful and meaningful day. A holiday like this offers a chance to reflect, give thanks, and appreciate the comfort of home and the people who make it special.

From our team to yours, we wish you a joyful Easter filled with peace, warmth, and treasured time together.

04/04/2026

🌵 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

In Arizona, as hotter and drier conditions arrive, routine yard work can serve more than one purpose. Trimming overgrown vegetation, removing dead plants, and clearing dry debris near the home can support a cleaner, more fire-conscious property while also reinforcing the visible signs of ongoing upkeep.

For homeowners, details like these contribute to the overall impression of condition and care. That matters not only for day-to-day maintenance, but also in the broader way a property is viewed.

𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

03/30/2026

Two homes can sit on the same Phoenix street and still appraise differently. Here is why.

𝗙𝗔𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸

𝗤: 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁?
A: An appraisal reflects what typical buyers would pay based on comparable sales and how buyers compare features. Differences in condition, updates, and functional utility can influence buyer preference.

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁?
A: Updated kitchens and baths, flooring, windows, and visible wear often shape first impressions. Layout also matters. Bedroom placement, storage, and whether there is a practical office area can affect how the home functions day to day.

𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲?
A: Yes. Backing to a busier street, being near an intersection, or having less privacy can affect noise and outdoor enjoyment, which may influence how buyers compare similar homes.

𝗤: 𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆?
A: Market value reflects typical buyer behavior, not personal attachment or the effort behind improvements. Some changes are easy for buyers to see, while others mainly support maintenance.

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆?
A: From a home documentation perspective, share a short, dated list of updates and repairs with supporting records when available (permits, invoices, photos). Clear information helps communicate what changed and when.

If you are unsure which features matter most in your neighborhood, a professional appraisal can help clarify.

𝗧𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲’𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹.

03/26/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀.

Online home value tools use automated models and available data. They can miss what matters most in a real valuation, such as condition, quality of upgrades, layout, and details that change which recent sales are truly comparable.

An appraisal is different because a trained professional:
● Views the property in person
● Compares it to recent, similar sales
● Documents the reasoning behind the final opinion of value

𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: online estimates are useful for a general reference, but lending and many transaction decisions usually require a formal valuation.

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗽:
Keep a simple improvements record: what was done, approximate date, and who completed it. It helps reduce confusion about changes over time.

📌𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲.

03/23/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀.

𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.
Unlock gates, open all rooms, and clear walkways so the appraiser can view interior spaces and exterior areas without obstacles.

𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.
Ensure there is a clear path to the electrical panel, water heater, and HVAC equipment. If something is behind storage, move items so it is visible.

𝟯. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁.
Write down major improvements, approximate dates, and who completed the work (contractor or DIY). If you have them, keep permits and receipts handy for larger projects.

These small steps help the appraiser accurately document your home’s condition and updates, which can reduce follow-up questions during the lender’s value review.

📌𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱.

03/20/2026

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I recently had the pleasure of sharing insights on energy efficiency in real estate, and it's fantastic to hear Eva Amory highlight how crucial understanding AC age and HERS ratings is for every listing.

My goal is to equip professionals with comprehensive information, ensuring their clients receive the best service and appraisals are navigated effectively.

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

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