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 […]
5 questions a Realtor should ask the appraiser before setting up the appraisal inspection
5 questions you MUST ask your Birmingham, AL real estate appraiser
It’s important to know a little about your appraiser before he/she actually appraises your home. If they don’t possess the best qualifications, and you wait until after the appraisal has been completed to find this out, you may have to spend unnecessary time getting a “reconsideration of value”. Why not just ask these five questions […]
Ask The Appraiser: Can Pending Sales Be Used In An Appraisal?
I was asked a great question yesterday that I thought I would share with you. Can pending sales be used in an appraisal? The short answer is “yes”. Appraisers have three options for comparables. They include closed sales, active listings, and pending sales. The appraiser must use a minimum of 3 closed sales in the […]



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