After looking over a weeks worth of real estate sales data I have found a trend in some market areas. That trend is the increasing gap between what a house was initially listed at and the final sales price. This is one of the statistics appraiser’s look at, and this week in one area I […]
Seller Tips: Picking The Right Comps To Help Narrow The Gap Between List Price and Sale Price
December 19, 2011 By 7 Comments
Thoughts On Value And A Homes Self Esteem: Is Labeling A Home As An “Estate Sale” The Kiss Of Death?
June 27, 2011 By 6 Comments
Some readers may not see the correlation I did with houses and people but let me try to explain myself. If you have a troubled child (or maybe not even troubled) and you treat the child as though they are a hassle, getting on to them all the time, and not spending time with them, […]
5 Reasons Why A Realtor Should Order An Appraisal Before Listing A House
June 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
Realtors are experts at selling houses. They are versed in what buyers want in a home. They keep up with the latest in architectural styles, neighborhood trends and financing options. Ideally all of this knowledge is maximized on every listing, but realistically that may not always be the case. There may be times when one […]
The Media Is Now Confirming What Appraisers Have Been Reporting All Along
June 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
When I first got into the appraisal profession the guy I learned from would always say: “Appraisers don’t make value, they report it”. This is more true today than ever before. Appraisers have been getting a lot of bad press, especially recently, because we are being accused of killing deals. In my opinion, which I […]
Birmingham, Alabama Real Estate Agent Tips: What is an MPR?
October 27, 2010 By 11 Comments
I talk with real estate agents quite a bit in my day to day work as a real estate appraiser. It seem like FHA appraisal requirements are the most confusing to them in relation to what appraisers look for during our appraisal inspections. By knowing what an appraiser looks for, the agent can better prepare […]
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