Have you ever asked yourself “Why can’t the appraiser call me when the value is not working out?”. If you have then you’re probably a real estate agent that was concerned that a home may not appraise for the contract amount. In today’s highly regulated and monitored market the appraiser is very limited in what […]
Blog roundup: A square footage resource guide for real estate agents
May 6, 2014 By 4 Comments
On May 1, 2014 the Birmingham MLS made it official: real estate agents must now include accurate square footage information in their listings. For several years I have been providing resources for real estate agents in the Birmingham area to assist them in getting the most accurate data for their listings. It is my belief that […]
Do I need a pre-listing appraisal even If I’m using a real estate agent?
April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
My best answer for this question is “It depends”. Some people think that just because they are using a real estate agent that they don’t need an appraisal, but this is just not true in every situation. I thought we could take a look at times when it would make sense to get an appraisal […]
Can a sunroom be included in the gross living area of a home?
April 1, 2014 By 34 Comments
It is important to know what criteria is considered when deciding what areas in a house are included in the total gross living area (GLA). I explained to a real estate agent recently what to look for in a sunroom to determine if you can include it.
Ask The Appraiser
March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Today I’m going to answer a couple of questions I got this week on my Facebook page. I enjoy receiving questions from real estate agents, mortgage professionals, home owners, and anyone else curious about how the appraisal process works. If you have a question you would like included in the “Ask The Appraiser” section of […]
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