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 […]
Appraisal 101: Key Facts You Might Not Know
January 29, 2025 By 4 Comments
Brush Up On Your Appraisal Knowledge Most people have a basic understanding of the appraisal process. If you’ve ever purchased a home or refinanced your mortgage you’ve most likely had to get your home appraised. On the surface it looks like the appraiser visits your home, does some measuring, and looks around. Beyond what you […]
Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 3
February 14, 2024 By 3 Comments
Final Insights on Housing Statistics for Real Estate Agents We are in the last part of my Housing Statistics for Beginners series and I want to thank you for following along. Knowing what the stats are and how to find them is very important in analyzing the real estate market because it helps us make […]
How Agents Can Adjust For Square Footage
January 25, 2023 By 7 Comments
Tips For Agents on How to Adjust For Square Footage I wrote an article once titled “Price per square foot is not the holy grail of property value” where I explained that price per square foot should not be the only metric given consideration when pricing a home. I thought it was important to discuss […]
6 Reasons You Should Not Be Using Price Per Square Foot To Price Your Listings
June 23, 2021 By 8 Comments
Do You Use Price Per Square Foot To Price Your Listings? Are you guilty of using price per square foot to price your listings or estimate your home’s value? If you are then please keep reading because I’ll give you 6 reasons why this is not a good idea. First off, for those that may […]
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