How much does an appraisal cost? I get asked “how much does an appraisal cost?” a lot. More and more homeowners these days are seriously considering getting an appraisal on their home to help them price it correctly to sell. There appears to be a change in the mindset of many homeowners from several years […]
Two Exciting Trends Suggests A Stronger 2013 For The Alabaster, Alabama Real Estate Market
February 26, 2013 By 2 Comments
While working on some market trends during a recent appraisal assignment I ran across some data that suggests the Alabaster, Alabama real estate market may be on its way back up. Over the last several years the existing inventory of houses for sale has been a big problem in the area. It reached higher levels […]
Why Do I Need An Appraisal?
February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a good question that you may have asked yourself at some point in time, especially if you were buying a home. Most people are aware of the traditional areas where you would need an appraisal such as those required when you are buying, refinancing, or building a home. These are the areas that the […]
So, just how accurate is the Zillow “Zestimate” anyway?
February 18, 2013 By 33 Comments
Have you ever wondered how accurate the Zillow “Zestimate” really is? Whenever I am doing appraisals I have homeowners tell me what their Zillow “Zestimate” is. I am sure they are hoping that my appraisal is similar to that number (if it is high), however the two could be close, but more times that not […]
Can a Realtor give comps to an appraiser?
February 11, 2013 By 4 Comments
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 […]
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