4 smart moves to challenge a home appraisal A low estimate causes about 1 in every 10 home sales to fall through each month, agents report. Here's what to do when an appraisal of your home's value seems to miss the mark. Newer:This home-buying strategy could come back in style as mortgage rates riseOlder:How self-employed home buyers successfully get mortgages PostedJanuary 19, 2019 AuthorDante Royster