Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I have also worked with hundreds of real estate agents, some of whom have a good understanding of the appraisal process and […]
Will Phil Crawford’s new YouTube program provide a louder voice for appraisers?
I thought I would take a break from local market reports and appraisal education to discuss something I believe to be pretty significant for the advocacy of all appraisers. Within the past month real estate appraiser Phil Crawford launched his “Voice of Appraisal” YouTube program that covers important issues and concerns that appraisers are having. […]
If you need a speaker at your real estate sales meeting, I can help you
Are you looking for someone to speak at your Birmingham, Alabama area real estate agent sales meetings? If so, then I may be able to help you. Last week I spoke at two such meetings to discuss local real estate trends as well as appraisal related issues. My goal this year has been to speak […]
Appraiser Interview, Part 2: Keller Williams Realtor David Black Interviews Tom Horn
Here is part 2 of the interview I had with David and Colleen Black, Realtors with Keller Williams Realty in Alabaster, Alabama. In this last installment we continue the discussion of what homeowners can do to help sell their home as well as talk about new banking regulations such as the HVCC which is affecting […]
Birmingham Alabama Appraiser Market Conditions: An interview with an appraiser-Pt. 1
I recently had an opportunity to be interviewed by David and Colleen Black, Realtors with Keller Williams Realty in Alabaster, Alabama. The interview was split into two parts with the first part shown below. We talked about everything from home price trends in Jefferson and Shelby County Alabama and the effects of foreclosure sales on […]




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