If Your Appraisal Came in Low, Find out Why Are your appraisals coming in low? Are your contracts too high? Many times appraisers are blamed for killing deals because of a low appraisal. This situation can be looked at from two perspectives. The perspective that many don’t consider is that it’s not the appraisal that […]
5 Mistakes homeowners make in pricing their homes
June 25, 2015 By 8 Comments
5 Mistakes homeowners make in pricing their homes Appraisers measure market value, and market value is defined as the following: Market value is the most probable price that 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, knowledgeably and […]
Options to consider when selling your home through an online FSBO service
January 21, 2014 By 1 Comment
My last post emphasized the importance of not forgetting to get an appraisal when selling your home through an online service. You may be in a money saving mode since your are choosing to go this route but you don’t want to shoot yourself in the foot and sabotage your efforts by not pricing your […]
If you’re using an online FSBO service to sell your home, don’t make this critical mistake
January 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
People are different. Some like to get their hands dirty in projects, while others may want to hire someone to do it for them. The abundance of DIY shows on T.V. have given people the knowledge and motivation to do it themselves, learn something new, and save some money. There are people who have built […]
What’s happening to home sellers in the Birmingham, Alabama market?
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am the biggest proponent of getting an appraisal for home owners wanting to sell. You might say “of course you are, you’re an appraiser”, but guess what?, the word is getting out! I say this because I have performed more “pre-listing” appraisals recently than normal. I think this is a good sign that homeowners […]
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