Do you do work for Appraisal Management Companies (AMC’s)? If you do and they are not registered with the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board, you could be subject to discipline. As of October 1, 2011 any AMC’s doing business in Alabama must register with the state. Pursuant to §34-27A-20(a)(9) of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers [...]
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Could Alabama Appraisers Be In Violation Of State Law?
October 13th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal, Legal Matters
Tags:Alabama·amc·Appraisal·appraisal management company·Appraiser
Appraisals Are Not Just For Mortgage Financing: Non Traditional Uses
March 9th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · FSBO Tips, Legal Matters, Market Trends, marketing, Property Taxes, Realtor Tips
Most people only think about real estate appraisals when they are buying or refinancing a home. In truth real estate appraisals are used for many other “non traditional” uses. Appraisals are required any time the value of real estate is needed. The value may be as of the date it was inspected or it could [...]
Tags:alabama appraisal·bankruptcy appraisal·estate planning appraisal·foreclosure appraisal·marketing appraisal·pmi removal appraisal·tax appeal appraisal
Settling a Birmingham, AL Estate: How an Appraisal Can Keep Peace in the Family
April 29th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Appraisal, Legal Matters
Because of the death of a loved one, family members can be faced with making decisions that not all can agree on. Whenever property is left to them they must decide who gets what and this can sometimes result in friction between them. I have seen instances where one family member wants to own and [...]
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