Tips for hiring an appraiser you can trust Over the past year or two, I’ve seen a shift in consumer behavior. More and more home buyers that may be using cash or other forms of payment where a mortgage is NOT necessary are still interested in getting an appraisal. I credit this to them being […]
5 questions a Realtor should ask the appraiser before setting up the appraisal inspection
November 12, 2013 By 6 Comments
Over the past several years appraisers and real estate agents have had a confusing relationship. When I say this I am mainly talking about an agents understanding of exactly what they can and cannot talk to an appraiser about. I thought I would approach this topic from a qualifications point of view and look at […]
HVCC One Year Later:Are We Better Off?
April 6, 2010 By 6 Comments
Well, its been almost one year since HVCC has been in effect (come May 1, 2010 it will be 1 year). The question everybody is asking is: Are we better off? From my own experience as an appraiser I have to say “No”. Since the HVCC was put into motion I have seen average appraisal […]
How to Find Out the Qualifications of an Appraiser Before You Retain Them
February 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
As a follow up to my last post I thought I would provide practical ways for users of appraisal services to find out the qualifications of the appraiser they want to use before they retain them for services. By doing this first you will not have to regret hiring an appraiser after the fact. Let’s […]
Things To Consider When Choosing an Appraiser
February 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
Are you a homeowner in need of an appraisal? Are you a lender needing to choose an appraiser to do work for your company? If you are, I hope what I have to say can help you in your decision making. All appraisers are not alike. Appraiser experience varies based on several factors, including but […]
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