How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market  If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ever.  That’s because some sellers are finding out the hard way that a strong offer can fizzle quickly when an …