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, […]
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
Getting Inside The Head of a Real Estate Appraiser: Tips To Make Your Appraisal Inspection Go Smoother
June 22, 2011 By 7 Comments
Have you ever needed to get an appraisal on your home and worried about what the appraiser looks at and considers important and what he doesn’t care about? It’s o.k. if you have felt this way, it’s a valid concern. Sometimes I feel that the appraisal profession is cloaked in a veil of secrecy and […]
Birmingham Alabama Appraiser : Hoover Alabama-Lake Crest Market Trends-2011 Update
June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
I recently performed an appraisal in the Lake Crest subdivision of Hoover, Alabama and I wanted to share with you what I found. Lake Crest is located just off of Highway 150 and east of Shades Crest Road. This is a very convenient area in Hoover with close access to interstate 459 and Regions Park, […]
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 […]
Will The Pleasant Grove, Alabama Tornadoes Have an Impact On Property Values?
June 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
I was in Pleasant Grove, Alabama yesterday working on an appraisal for an insurance company. Everybody says that the pictures you see on television do not do justice to the magnitude of destruction these tornadoes caused, and I agree. Homes were ripped from their foundations and trees were uprooted as the massive tornado made its […]
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