A look at my top appraisal blog posts for 2015 It’s interesting to look back at my blog over the last 12 months to see which posts were the most popular. There’s several ways to look at the popularity of a post including the amount of comments as well as how many people visited the […]
What is the FHA rule for swimming pools?
February 17, 2016 By 26 Comments
A closer look at the FHA rule for swimming pools I had a discussion this week with a local Birmingham, AL real estate agent about the FHA rule for swimming pools because the house he was selling had a pool and they were not sure how FHA would look at the fact that there was not a […]
New appraisal tools for the new year
February 11, 2016 By 26 Comments
Do you have any new appraisal tools for 2016? Well, it’s a new year and a fresh start. I’ve been toying with the idea for a while of moving into the new age of paperless appraising and electronic appraisal tools to gather field data. I’ve slowly been making the transition, and this new phase of moving […]
Is your appraiser packing heat?
February 9, 2016 By 55 Comments
Is a concealed weapon your new appraisal tool? The chances of you encountering an appraiser packing heat (carrying a gun) has increased recently. One of the big topics trending in the news these days is that of more people choosing to carry firearms. Many people support the right for American citizens to exercise their second […]
Are you a cross your fingers type of listing agent when it comes to appraisals?
February 2, 2016 By 13 Comments
Do you cross your fingers in hopes that the appraisal doesn’t come in low? If you’re a listing agent, and the title of this blog describes the way you prepare for real estate appraisals on your listings, then you’ve come to the right place. Many agents believe that they have no control in the appraisal […]
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