Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag WOW! That is really an understatement but I hope it conveys my amazement at how colorful the fall leaves have been this year in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I love this time of the year and we have not been disappointed, so I thought I would share some pictures […]
How long should the appraiser be at my house?
November 4, 2014 By 14 Comments
How long should the appraiser be at my house? I was asked this question recently from a homeowner who was curious about what the typical time was for an appraiser during the appraisal inspection. She thought that her appraiser should have spent more time at the house and asked her more questions. This is not […]
How to edit your home information in Zillow
October 7, 2014 By 7 Comments
The Mighty Zestimate Seems like with the merger of Zillow and Trulia the formers attempt at helping you estimate the value of your home with their zestimate will be around for a while. Have you ever wondered how they calculate your zestimate? Would you like to find out how to edit your home information in […]
How Accurate Is My Appraisal?
September 30, 2014 By 4 Comments
Accurate Data Equals Accurate Appraisals Appraisers are always on a quest to provide the most accurate appraisal reports possible. Part of this task involves collecting recent sales and listing data and then sifting through it so that the most relevant information is included in the report in order to produce a reliable value estimate. If […]
What Is A Comparable?
September 25, 2014 By 2 Comments
Comparables: The Building Blocks Of An Appraisal Appraisers throw around the word “comparable” all the time but how often have you had one sit down with you and explain to you what a true comparable is? Comparables are more than just sales as I pointed out in a past blog post, they are the building […]
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