Things agents do that appraisers hate For the most part I haven’t had any major problems with most of the real estate agents I communicate with during my job as a real estate appraiser. With that being said, there have been instances where my peers have shared various things agents do that appraisers hate so […]
5 Ways an appraisal can help sell a stale listing
March 1, 2016 By 9 Comments
If you’re suffering from a stale listing consider an appraisal If you’re a FSBO (for sale by owner) home seller or an agent and haven’t been able to sell your home, you may be the victim of a stale listing. A stale listing is one that has been on the market for a longer than […]
Why agents shouldn’t bracket by price alone
February 25, 2016 By 6 Comments
What happens when you bracket by price alone Anyone that has read my blog for any length of time will know that I encourage real estate agents to bracket comps when arriving at a list price to sell. The practice of bracketing more closely resembles what real estate appraisers do and helps to prevent deals […]
Are you a cross your fingers type of listing agent when it comes to appraisals?
February 2, 2016 By 13 Comments
Do you cross your fingers in hopes that the appraisal doesn’t come in low? If you’re a listing agent, and the title of this blog describes the way you prepare for real estate appraisals on your listings, then you’ve come to the right place. Many agents believe that they have no control in the appraisal […]
5 Reasons Birmingham, AL area home sellers should order a floor plan sketch
December 1, 2015 By 6 Comments
What exactly is a floor plan sketch? A floor plan sketch is pretty much what it says: a sketch or drawing of the floor plan of your home. The floor plan sketch will have some or all of the following features: It will show the exterior wall dimensions. Rooms within the house will be labeled […]
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