What is the difference between a refinance appraisal and purchase appraisal?

This week I got a call from a person asking me what the difference between a refinance appraisal and purchase appraisal was because they wanted to use the refinance appraisal to help them sell their home. This was a very good question that I’ve been asked often over the years. Different Use, Different Value? Some […]

Can you give me a copy of my appraisal report Mr. Appraiser?

Appraiser Tom Horn explains where the homeowner can get a copy of their appraisal report. It’s not as simple as it sounds.

Anatomy of an appraisal report

Appraiser Tom Horn explains how to read and understand a residential real estate appraisal form. From the subject property to the comps he’ll show you where it’s at and helps you make sense of it.

Five property flaws that can kill your home’s value

The summer months of the year are upon us and this is typically a hot (no pun intended) time of the year to sell. Many families would like to move during the summer so that when school rolls around they will be settled in. Everybody wants their home to sell for as much as possible […]

Top 9 reasons you should get your home measured by a professional

There are numerous reasons why a homeowner should get their home measured by a professional. The main reasons that I can think of involve selling your home and the need to accurately disclose how much living area it has. In case you weren’t aware it recently became a requirement for Birmingham, AL area real estate […]

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