5 Things the agent can share with the appraiser to help with the appraisal Often times during the appraisal process the real estate agent feels helpless with regard to how the appraisal will turn out. There are things however that they can do to help the appraiser provide the most complete and accurate appraisal and […]
When is it okay NOT to use sales in the same subdivision?
May 12, 2015 By 8 Comments
When is it okay NOT to use sales in the same subdivision? One of the questions or topics I get asked about a lot from real estate agents is about how to pick the best sales to price a home. There seems to be a lot of confusion about how old the sale is (the […]
What to do when the house doesn’t appraise
April 22, 2015 By 15 Comments
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 […]
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