While working on some market trends during a recent appraisal assignment I ran across some data that suggests the Alabaster, Alabama real estate market may be on its way back up. Over the last several years the existing inventory of houses for sale has been a big problem in the area. It reached higher levels […]
Two Exciting Trends Suggests A Stronger 2013 For The Alabaster, Alabama Real Estate Market
Why Do I Need An Appraisal?
This is a good question that you may have asked yourself at some point in time, especially if you were buying a home. Most people are aware of the traditional areas where you would need an appraisal such as those required when you are buying, refinancing, or building a home. These are the areas that the […]
So, just how accurate is the Zillow “Zestimate” anyway?
Have you ever wondered how accurate the Zillow “Zestimate” really is? Whenever I am doing appraisals I have homeowners tell me what their Zillow “Zestimate” is. I am sure they are hoping that my appraisal is similar to that number (if it is high), however the two could be close, but more times that not […]
Can a Realtor give comps to an appraiser?
This is a question I hear all of the time. It seems like such a simple question but the implementation of various laws several years ago has confused real estate agents about whether they are allowed to provide sales comparables to the appraiser. Many believe they cannot even communicate with the appraiser, but this is […]




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