Which Jefferson County subdivisions have the most new construction? I recently wrote a post about new construction in Shelby County, AL, however today I’m going to take a look at new home construction in Jefferson County, AL. These two counties comprise the bulk of work that I do and are considered my primary market areas. […]
What qualitative analysis is and how agents can use it to price their listings
September 3, 2015 By 10 Comments
What qualitative analysis is and how agents can use it to price their listings If I were to pick one question that I get asked the most as an appraiser by real estate agents it would be regarding how much a certain feature of a home is worth. In other words they want to know […]
Which Shelby County subdivisions have the most new construction?
September 1, 2015 By 2 Comments
Which Shelby County subdivisions have the most new construction? On a national level we hear about the housing market being so good but as we all know real estate is location specific so it really doesn’t do us much good to look at these broad statistics. One reason I write my blog is to discuss […]
New real estate agent appraisal resource guide
August 27, 2015 By 10 Comments
New real estate agent appraisal resource guide As an appraiser I often get asked questions by real estate agents that are curious about why and how appraisers do their job. I enjoy speaking at agent’s offices to help them understand the process so that they are able to perform their jobs better. It is my […]
Why do appraisers need to analyze the sales history of the property they’re appraising?
August 25, 2015 By 10 Comments
Why do appraisers need to analyze the sales history of the property they’re appraising? During an appraisal assignment this week I was speaking with an agent who was re-selling a home they had first sold two years ago. Whenever I have the opportunity to meet with an agent during my visit to the property I […]
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