Should appraisers have a blog? The real estate appraisal profession has gone through a lot of changes in the last 5-10 years. Increasing regulations, changes in how appraisers and banks communicate, and the proliferation of appraisal management companies have changed how we do business. Our cheese has been moved multiple times. Some appraisers have chosen […]
An appraiser’s take on the fixer upper craze
May 11, 2017 By 11 Comments
Fixer upper appraisal considerations The fixer upper home is all the rage these days. With the popularity of the HGTV show “Fixer Upper” starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, it seems everyone wants to get in on the action. This show seems to be popular because of the endless possibilities you have to take the worst […]
7 Reasons sales contracts come in higher than appraisals
May 3, 2017 By 13 Comments
Top reasons sales contracts come in higher than appraisals I hear agents make the statement all the time that “the appraisal came in low” or “the appraisal was lower than the contract price”. I always get the impression that the people who say this believe that the appraisal is wrong, however, today I would like […]
Hoover, AL home sales: 1st quarter 2017 vs. 2016
April 26, 2017 By 4 Comments
Hoover, AL home sales reflect popularity of area The city of Hoover, AL continues to be a hot market for home buyers in the Birmingham area. It always seems to be on those lists you see online about great places to live. Hoover, Al home sales typically outpace other suburbs around Birmingham because of the […]
5 Reasons to price your home accurately from the start
April 19, 2017 By 6 Comments
What are the top reasons to price your home accurately? In study after study, it is proven that one of the biggest reasons for a home not selling is that it is overpriced. An overpriced home typically sells for less and takes longer to sell, so who wouldn’t want to price their home accurately? It is […]
Let’s Connect