I would like to share with homeowners in Shelby County, Alabama how they can find useful property information online. Have you ever wanted to find out exactly how big your lot is? Ever wondered where your house sits on your lot? How about finding out what school system the house you want to buy is [...]
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How Shelby County, AL homeowners can find useful property information online
February 6th, 2012 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal
Tags:Alabama·Appraiser·county website·lot dimensions·lot size·property information·school system·shelby county·Thomas Horn·Tom Horn
Market Value: The X-Factor in Most Real Estate Transactions
November 16th, 2011 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Appraisal, Appraisal Tips
Most people have a good idea of what market value is. A short and abbreviated definition of Market Value is as follows: Market value is the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, [...]
Tags:Appraisal·Appraiser·home improvement·investment·market value·real estate transaction·x factor
Could Alabama Appraisers Be In Violation Of State Law?
October 13th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal, Legal Matters
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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A Man’s Home Is His Castle, Right?
April 11th, 2011 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Photos From The Field
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 [...]
Tags:alabama appraisal·Alabama Appraiser·Appraisal·Appraiser·architectural styles·house design·Shelby County Alabama
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
Birmingham Alabama MLS Adds Square Foot Option to Listings
July 29th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 2 Comments · Appraisal, Appraisal Tips
The Birmingham Alabama MLS (Multiple Listing Service) has recently added an option for Realtors to list GLA (gross living area) for their listings. The new feature will go live on August 2, 2010. Realtors are given an option of entering GLA data obtained from an appraiser, building plans, or tax records. The first two sources [...]
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Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck In Home Improvements
April 14th, 2010 by Tom Horn · 4 Comments · Appraisal Tips, Home Improvement
If you’re like most homeowners you want to get the most bang for your buck in home improvements. Sometimes certain improvements to your home cost more than the value you get from them. This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked in my job as a real estate appraiser. My answer most [...]
Tags:Alabama·Appraiser·Birmingham·cost versus value·Home Improvements·jefferson county·shelby county
Hello Everyone!
February 7th, 2010 by Tom Horn · No Comments · Uncategorized
Welcome to BirminghamAppraisalBlog.com. My name is Tom Horn and I am a residential real estate appraiser in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. I have set up this blog to pass along information I gather on a daily basis that may be of benefit to someone. I may sometimes run into something in my work which [...]
