Most people only think about real estate appraisals when they are buying or refinancing a home. In truth real estate appraisals are used for many other “non traditional” uses. Appraisals are required any time the value of real estate is needed. The value may be as of the date it was inspected or it could […]
What Realtors Can Do When They Disagree With An Appraisal
January 31, 2011 By 12 Comments
I’ve been asked by Realtors numerous times recently about what they can do if they do not agree with an appraisal value. The creation of the HVCC in 2009 made it difficult for the Realtor, loan officer, and appraiser to communicate as freely as they had in the past. This was done primarily to prevent […]
Photo Editing is a Snap with Picnik
January 11, 2011 By 8 Comments
If you are a real estate agent or a real estate appraiser and need to edit photos, it’s a snap with Picnik. Picnik is an online photo editing website that I use whenever I need to enhance a photo I have taken. The basic functions are free and if you want more advanced features it’s […]
Birmingham, AL Realtor Tips: How to Add Accurate Square Footage To Your Listings
November 29, 2010 By 7 Comments
The Birmingham Alabama Multiple Listing Service recently introduced an option allowing agents to list the gross living area (GLA) of their listings. This is a great feature that will help both Realtors and real estate appraisers. Realtors can now let potential buyers know how much living area the home they are looking at has. This […]
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