We’ve all heard the old saying that a man’s home is his castle, right? This was exactly what I thought of when I saw this house in Shelby County, Alabama. It got me to thinking about personal taste and how that may translate into how others may feel about architectural styles that are atypical. Do [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Appraisal'
A Man’s Home Is His Castle, Right?
April 11th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Photos From The Field
Tags:alabama appraisal·Alabama Appraiser·Appraisal·Appraiser·architectural styles·house design·Shelby County Alabama
Can A Pre-Listing Appraisal Be Used By The Buyer’s Lender?
March 31st, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · FAQ's, FSBO Tips, marketing, Realtor Tips
I’ve done several pre-listing appraisals recently and I got a question the other day that I wanted to share with you. The homeowner wanted to know if a pre-listing appraisal could be used by the buyer’s lender to get their mortgage. The short answer to this is “no”, however this was not always the case. [...]
Tags:Appraisal·marketing appraisal·Pre-Listing Appraisals in Birmingham·real estate marketing
What Is A.G.D.A. And Why Is It Important?
February 14th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 3 Comments · Appraisal
People outside of the Birmingham, Alabama market area may not know what A.G.D.A. is but they would probably understand its importance. A.G.D.A. stands for Appraiser Group Data Association. It consists of a group of real estate appraisers in the Birmingham metro area that collects data on homes they appraise and share it with one another. [...]
Tags:AGDA·Alabama·Appraisal·Appraisal Group Data Association·Appraiser Group Data Association
Are You Secretly Under Surveillance?
January 13th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 16 Comments · Appraisal
Have you recently moved into your dream home in a great neighborhood, only to find out that you are secretly under surveillance? Have you looked out your windows to see someone taking pictures of your home? Do they speed off when they see you so they can’t be caught? You may consider it a fluke [...]
Birmingham Alabama Appraiser : Hoover Alabama-Greystone Market Trends-2010 Update
January 6th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Market Trends
I recently did some market research in the Greystone development of Hoover, Alabama for an appraisal assignment I am working on. This development is one of the more popular subdivisions in the Hoover, Alabama market. The neighborhood surrounds a championship golf course that has hosted The Seniors Tour in the past. Although the Greystone development [...]
Tags:Alabama·Appraisal·Appraiser·declining value·Foreclosures·Greystone·Greystone golf course·Hoover·Market Trends·property values·Short Sale
What Happened to This House in Pelham, Alabama?
April 27th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 8 Comments · Photos From The Field
I see a lot of things as a real estate appraiser while I am out working and thought I might share some of them. It is not uncommon to see homes being moved, but while I was out this week I saw this home in Pelham, Alabama, which appears to be the top half of [...]
Tags:Appraisal·House·Pelham Alabama·Pelham Real Estate·photos·property in Pelham Alabama·Real Estate Appraisal·Real Estate Appraiser
FHA Tip: Turn The Water On To Save Your Borrower Money
March 14th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal Tips
I recently did an FHA appraisal on a property. The home was relativily new so there were not major issues with peeling paint, inadequate electrical service, or other typical concerns. The only issue was the fact that the water had not been turned on. The property was a foreclosure so this is not untypical, however [...]
Tags:Alabama·Alabama FHA appraisals·Alabama Mortgage Loans·Appraisal·Appraisal Inspection·FHA·FHA Loans·FHA Requirements·FHA Tips·HUD Minimum Property Requirements·MPR·Realtor Tips·Tips
The Pre-Listing Appraisal: A Smart Choice in Today’s Market
March 1st, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal
People may think that I believe this because I am an appraiser, but it truly makes sense. I have seen it happen numerous times. A house is selling and everything has been done: contract, title, home inspection, etc. and the last thing is the appraisal. Unfortunately sometimes the value just isn’t there, and the deal [...]
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