What to do when the house doesn’t appraise If you’ve ever had a home under contract that didn’t appraise you know it can be very frustrating. Whether you’re client is buying a home or selling one the results are just as devastating. There is a specific process that you can follow that I want to […]
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection?
April 9, 2015 By 14 Comments
Can the seller be present during the appraisal inspection? I’ve been asked this question several times during the past month, and if you’ve read my blog much you know that I like to share questions I get. My thought is that if one or two people are curious about something, I know that others may be […]
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage
April 7, 2015 By 174 Comments
Four areas the appraiser will not include in your homes square footage With everything else being the same a home with more square footage will always sell for more. That makes sense right? When we talk about square footage, keep in mind that we’re talking about heated and cooled living area, commonly known as gross […]
So what’s the big deal if the square footage in MLS is wrong?
March 24, 2015 By 10 Comments
So what’s the big deal if the square footage in MLS is wrong? Have you heard the new buzz word(s) these day? I’m sure there are many, but the one I am talking about is “Big Data”. In the appraisal world we have access to more data and computing power than ever before, and we […]
My recent Google Hangout with Genny Williams of “Get A Real Estate Life”
March 11, 2015 By 6 Comments
My recent Google Hangout with Genny Williams of “Get A Real Estate Life” I recently had the opportunity to join Genny Williams of “Get a Real Estate Life” in a Google Hangout to talk about “Pricing, Evaluations, and Contesting Appraisals in Today’s Market”. This was my first time to do this so I hope I […]
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