If you live near Birmingham, AL and are interested in learning more about how to integrate social media and technology into your real estate profession you might want to think about attending the workshop on February 12. The workshop takes place between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. and there is a link at the bottom […]
What you SHOULD expect from your appraiser during the property inspection
February 1, 2013 By 4 Comments
I’m writing this post because of an article I saw recently online. The article was about what homeowners could do to improve their home appraisal. It provided helpful tips that I agreed with, but I did not agree with the quote from an appraiser that was included. He stated that “The reality is that the […]
What is a “Subject To” appraisal, and how can it save me money?
January 26, 2013 By 18 Comments
The “Subject To” appraisal is one that many people do not understand, so I thought I would share with you today a situation in which a “Subject To” appraisal could have saved the homeowner thousands of dollars. A “Subject To” appraisal is one in which the value is based on a what a home will […]
FHA loans and messy homes
January 11, 2013 By 4 Comments
I recently appraised a home for a refinance loan that was not the neatest one I’ve ever seen. It was an appraisal for a conventional loan, which is not as strict as FHA loans are, so there were no issues or additional requirements. If this had been an FHA loan the appraisal may have turned […]
Happy New Year, I Want To Help You With Your 2013 Real Estate Goals
January 3, 2013 By 2 Comments
With the new year here many of us have either set goals or will be setting them soon. One of my goals this year is to help others reach their real estate goals by helping them to understand the appraisal process better. This can be either through learning how appraisals are performed, which in turn […]
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