Caveat Emptor I’ve been writing about property inspection waivers (PIW’s) and hybrid appraisals recently and thought I would highlight some of the most important things that buyers should know to protect themselves. If you are curious about what PIW waivers and hybrid, or bifurcated appraisals are, check out my earlier posts. Today I want to […]
7 Things Buyers Should Know About PIW’s & Hybrid Appraisals Or You’re Screwed
April 3, 2019 By 8 Comments
How Do Appraisers Calculate Price Per Square Foot?
October 3, 2018 By 20 Comments
Think You Understand Price Per Square foot? Have you ever wondered how appraisers calculate the price per square foot of a home? If so, then I hope you’ll keep reading because I would like to clear up some confusion about how to calculate this popular metric and share my thoughts on how much importance we […]
Cash Buyers Beware!
September 4, 2018 By 5 Comments
Food For Thought For Cash Buyers Are you aware of the key points that cash buyers should be aware of when purchasing a home in today’s market? Just because you are paying cash doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t perform your due diligence. There are a lot of cash buyers that will not get an appraisal […]
Is a Pre-listing Appraisal Still a Good Idea?
August 23, 2018 By 5 Comments
Should I Get a Pre-listing Appraisal? I recently ran across an article where a homeowner was asking a real estate agent whether they should get a pre-listing appraisal on their home prior to selling. The answer the agent gave interested me because it contained numerous errors and misunderstandings about appraising and appraisals. I have been […]
5 Reasons To Include an Appraisal in the Estate Planning Process
August 7, 2018 By 8 Comments
Estate Planning and Appraisals Estate planning is an important part of an overall financial plan for you and your family. Since your home and other real estate that you own is a significant part of your overall wealth it is important that it be handled correctly. Today I thought I would share some thoughts on […]
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