What is a Pass-through Bedroom?

Things to consider with a pass-through bedroom You may not have heard it called a “pass-through bedroom” but I’ll bet you know what it is. If you’ve ever been in a house where you need to pass through one bedroom to get to another one then you probably know what I’m talking about. These are […]

5 Things Agents MUST Provide The Appraiser In Today’s Hot Market

Still Having Problems With Your Appraisals? I keep hearing that agents are still having some issues with homes not appraising for the contract amount. Is this you? If so, are you doing everything you can to provide the data you used in pricing and contract negotiations to the appraiser? I know it may sometimes seem […]

Agents, are you verifying your comps?

Verifying Comps Is Critical For Accurate Pricing The real estate market is red hot. It’s not just in the Birmingham area but all across the country. Low-interest rates and limited inventory have contributed to increasing prices fueled by multiple offers on houses that are often over the list price. The question is how do we […]

When Is The Best Time To Order A Pre-Listing Appraisal?

When Should I Order a Pre-listing Appraisal? When should you order a pre-listing appraisal? This was a question I was asked this week by a homeowner who was doing some work on their home that was going to take about a month to complete. They wanted to know if they should go ahead and get […]

Birmingham Real Estate: 2019 vs 2020

Birmingham Real Estate 2020 Recap Is it too late to discuss how the Birmingham Real Estate market in 2020 compared to 2019? I had hoped to write about this sooner but I have been extremely busy appraising. Maybe the fact that the real estate market barely let up for the holidays is a good indicator […]

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