What to do when the house doesn’t appraise If you’ve ever had a home under contract that didn’t appraise you know it can be very frustrating. Whether you’re client is buying a home or selling one the results are just as devastating. There is a specific process that you can follow that I want to […]
Alabaster, AL 1st quarter home sales: 2014 vs. 2015
April 14, 2015 By 4 Comments
Alabaster, AL 1st quarter home sales: 2014 vs. 2015 I keep hearing from agents in my area that inventory is low and homes are selling quickly. This is a general statement of course and may not be true for all markets but by the looks of the charts I’ve put together here that seems to […]
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection?
April 9, 2015 By 14 Comments
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection? I’ve been asked this question several times during the past month, and if you’ve read my blog much you know that I like to share questions I get. My thought is that if one or two people are curious about something, I know that others may be […]
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage
April 7, 2015 By 174 Comments
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage With everything else being the same a home with more square footage will always sell for more. That makes sense right? When we talk about square footage, keep in mind that we’re talking about heated and cooled living area, commonly known as gross […]
Don’t make these mistakes when choosing a real estate appraiser
March 31, 2015 By 15 Comments
Don’t make these mistakes when choosing a real estate appraiser There are numerous reasons that people have for obtaining the services of a real estate appraiser. Some of the main reasons are home purchases and refinances, however there are also non traditional uses for appraisals including marketing appraisals, tax appeal appraisals, estate planning appraisals, bankruptcy […]
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