Learning centre
Falling values and price renegotiation
What happens when the appraisal comes in low or the market moves against you before closing.
Guides
Questions in this section
Answered questions link through. The rest are on the editorial schedule — search or ask for quotes if you need one sooner.
- My appraisal came in below the purchase price — what now?answered
- The house is worth less than I agreed to pay — can I walk away? scheduled
- Can I renegotiate the price before closing? scheduled
- What is an abatement and how is a price reduction documented? scheduled
- My lender reduced my approval amount before closing — what are my options? scheduled
- Can I use a private lender to cover a closing shortfall?calculator
- My sale fell through but my purchase is firm — what do I do? scheduled
- What does it cost to close with a second mortgage instead of walking away?calculator