FHA rules for the roof During an appraisal observation, the appraiser is required to identify and report all “readily observable” adverse conditions of the roof. You should know that what the appraiser does is not the same thing as a home inspection and it should not be considered one. In fact, there is even a […]
How appraisers can use Google Calendar to streamline their appraisal business
November 10, 2016 By 12 Comments
Using Google Calendar in my appraisal business Would you like to know how to use the FREE Google Calendar in your appraisal business? This useful but simple app can help you do the following: Schedule appointments Map out inspection Create a task list to help you stay organized Create notifications Deliver a daily agenda via […]
What Does the SRA Designation Mean?
November 7, 2016 By 7 Comments
What is the SRA designation? Are you familiar with what the SRA designation is? If you’ve never heard this term before then hang around because I’m going to share with you what it is and how it can benefit you if you need appraisal services. Whenever I’m speaking to a group of real estate agents […]
6 Horror flicks that describe an appraiser’s job
October 26, 2016 By 8 Comments
An appraiser’s life can sometimes be frightening! It seems appropriate that at this time of year I share with you some of the things that appraisers find frightening. There are a lot of scary movies leading up to Halloween and it got me to thinking about horror flicks that describe an appraiser’s job. Without further […]
Price per square foot is not the holy grail of property value
October 24, 2016 By 12 Comments
Price per square foot is media darling of value While scanning the news headlines this week I ran across an article titled “What Is the Average Price per Square Foot for a Home — and Why Does It Matter?” Because I am an appraiser this caught my eye for various reasons. The article pointed out […]
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