This is a question I hear all of the time. It seems like such a simple question but the implementation of various laws several years ago has confused real estate agents about whether they are allowed to provide sales comparables to the appraiser. Many believe they cannot even communicate with the appraiser, but this is […]
Are you attending the “Tech Savvy Agent” workshop in Birmingham, Alabama?
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you live near Birmingham, AL and are interested in learning more about how to integrate social media and technology into your real estate profession you might want to think about attending the workshop on February 12. The workshop takes place between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. and there is a link at the bottom […]
What you SHOULD expect from your appraiser during the property inspection
February 1, 2013 By 4 Comments
I’m writing this post because of an article I saw recently online. The article was about what homeowners could do to improve their home appraisal. It provided helpful tips that I agreed with, but I did not agree with the quote from an appraiser that was included. He stated that “The reality is that the […]
Why do you need a copy of the sales contract Mr. Appraiser?
January 23, 2013 By 24 Comments
Have you ever wondered why the appraiser needs a copy of the sales contract? They’re just going to use it to come in at the contract price, right (not really)? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question I hope I can help you understand why it is important that the appraiser review the sales contract […]
FHA loans and messy homes
January 11, 2013 By 4 Comments
I recently appraised a home for a refinance loan that was not the neatest one I’ve ever seen. It was an appraisal for a conventional loan, which is not as strict as FHA loans are, so there were no issues or additional requirements. If this had been an FHA loan the appraisal may have turned […]
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