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For many buyers, appraisals and inspections can feel like costly hurdles to get through on the way to closing. Some might not understand the difference between the two — or why they matter.

As an agent, you know the ins and outs of these home evaluations, but after explaining them to your buyer, it can be useful to provide a reference they can come back to. That's what the National Association of Realtors is hoping for as it continues its campaign to educate consumers.

NAR's series of one-page guides — including its latest two covering the appraisal process and home inspections — can be accessed by buyers and sellers, but the association is also counting on agents to introduce these resources to their clients.

Here's what NAR is telling buyers about appraisals and inspections.

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