Appraisal Misconceptions Are More Common Than You Think Let’s face it—real estate appraisals can feel mysterious if you’re not an appraiser. I’ve been doing this work for over 30 years, and I still run into smart, experienced professionals who have some appraisal misconceptions that lead them to misunderstand key parts of the appraisal process. Whether […]
What Does A Real Estate Appraisal Include?
November 8, 2022 By 2 Comments
What Information Is Included In A Real Estate Appraisal Report? This is a question I often get when someone is ordering an appraisal. I perform appraisals for multiple reasons, including estate planning, probate, divorce, PMI cancellation, pre-listing, and pre-purchase. Appraisals are not something most people order on an ongoing basis so they are not really […]
Who can order a home appraisal?
December 8, 2015 By 6 Comments
Is it ok for anyone to order a home appraisal? I received a call this week from a homeowner who wanted to order a home appraisal for a refinance loan. They knew the mortgage company would need it to complete the loan. What they didn’t know is that several years ago government legislation made it […]
Why do I need an appraisal when I’m getting a divorce?
January 12, 2015 By 6 Comments
Why do I need an appraisal when I’m getting a divorce? Appraisals are not done just for refinances or when purchasing a home. Anytime the value of real estate is needed an appraisal can be used to determine its market value. One of these instances can be during a dissolution of marriage, or divorce. The […]
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