Want a Smoother Appraisal? Here’s How Agents Can Help With the New UAD 3.6 Appraisal Report

Data is Key With the New 3.6 Appraisal Report If you’re a real estate agent, you know how important it is to keep a transaction moving along. The last thing you want is an unnecessary delay, especially when you’re getting close to closing. One thing that can help is making sure the appraiser has good […]

Agents, Are You Using AI to Price Your Listings?

Don’t Let AI Kill Your Next Deal You knew it was going to happen. Everybody is using AI to answer questions, help them write better, and create ultra-realistic photos and videos. It was just a matter of time before someone asked AI what their home is worth or how much a home should be listed […]

Pricing a Home for Sale in Today’s Market

Why Pricing a Home Has Become More Challenging Over the past 12 months or so, we have seen a gradual reduction in mortgage rates. Rates have bounced around with normal fluctuations; however, the general trend has been downward. Within this time period, rates were the highest in May of 2025, and as of March 12, […]

How to Prep for an Appraisal: What Appraisers Look For (and What You Can Ignore)

So, What Does an Appraiser Look For During a Home Appraisal? If you’re an agent or a home seller and you’ve ever asked, “What does an appraiser look for during a home appraisal?” this post is for you. I get asked a lot by both agents and sellers about what they need to do to […]

Spooky Features That Kill Home Value

Don’t Let the Condition of your Home be the Reason for a Low Appraisal After 35 years as an appraiser, I think I’ve seen everything when it comes to spooky features that can scare away a buyer or lower its value. Some properties have been well maintained, while others make me afraid to step inside. […]

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