New real estate agent appraisal resource guide As an appraiser I often get asked questions by real estate agents that are curious about why and how appraisers do their job. I enjoy speaking at agent’s offices to help them understand the process so that they are able to perform their jobs better. It is my […]
Five things you must do after getting your appraisal
August 3, 2015 By 6 Comments
Five things you must do after getting your appraisal Whether getting an appraisal for a refinance, equity loan, home purchase, or to set a list price there are five things you must do after getting your appraisal. The things I will be discussing today will help you to save time and money in one way […]
How knowing the rules of a final inspection can save you time and money
July 22, 2015 By 29 Comments
How knowing the rules of a final inspection can save you time and money I thought I would write a post this week about a topic I saw in an appraisal forum. That topic revolved around a final inspection and how the appraiser was accused of “nickel and diming” the owner to death. This issue […]
Five reasons to value your real estate appraiser
July 7, 2015 By 10 Comments
Five reasons to value your real estate appraiser Did you catch my cheesy pun? I hope so-appraisers do have a sense of humor you know. All kidding aside, appraisers can provide much needed value to the home buying process since they are the only unbiased third party to the sales transaction. We are often seen […]
Tips for hiring an appraiser you can trust
June 30, 2015 By 8 Comments
Tips for hiring an appraiser you can trust Over the past year or two, I’ve seen a shift in consumer behavior. More and more home buyers that may be using cash or other forms of payment where a mortgage is NOT necessary are still interested in getting an appraisal. I credit this to them being […]
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