I looked at some appraisals I recently completed and found that 7 out of 10 homes were over assessed. Property taxes are based on the market value of your home and the market value of your home is determined by looking at what other homes have sold for in your area. If your home has […]
Top 5 Condition Items A Buyer Should Be Aware Of
May 8, 2011 By 7 Comments
I had an opportunity recently to speak with Jim Waddell of AB Home Inspections. Jim is a home inspector in the Birmingham, AL area. He provides home inspections for various reasons but the one I talked to him about was the services provided to home buyers. Jim does a lot of work with new home […]
What You Will and Will Not Get When You Order An Appraisal From Tom Horn
April 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
I had a discussion with a customer this week that called me for an appraisal, that really surprised me. This was a homeowner who wanted to sell their home, and needed an appraisal to set an asking price. They had called several other appraisers and had to leave a message on an answering machine. The […]
Top 5 Tips For Appraisers Working From Home
January 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
Helpful Tips For Appraisers Working From Home Do you work from home? Do you work well from home? Many appraisers, including myself, work from home, and depending on how you look at it, it can be a blessing or curse. The blessing comes from not having to commute, for sure, as well as the cost […]
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