How do appraisers make adjustments? During a recent talk at a local real estate agents office I was asked a question about how do appraisers make adjustments. As a follow up they also wanted to know if these adjustments would be available to them to help in pricing their homes. This is a very good […]
Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag
November 13, 2014 By 4 Comments
Fall leaves and the appraisers mailbag WOW! That is really an understatement but I hope it conveys my amazement at how colorful the fall leaves have been this year in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I love this time of the year and we have not been disappointed, so I thought I would share some pictures […]
Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013
November 10, 2014 By 2 Comments
Helena, AL Home Sales-3rd Quarter 2014 vs. 2013 A common trend has been emerging within the general Birmingham, AL real estate market, and Helena, located in north Shelby County is no exception. This trend involves a decrease in general foreclosure activity and a gradual increase in average and median sale price. The changes are not […]
How agents can use a prelisting appraisal to save time and money
November 6, 2014 By 10 Comments
How can a prelisting appraisal save agents time and money? It’s a well known fact that time is money, and this could not be truer when you consider everything a real estate agent must do when listing a home for sale. In case you haven’t considered it before, a pre-listing appraisal can play an important role […]
How long should the appraiser be at my house?
November 4, 2014 By 14 Comments
How long should the appraiser be at my house? I was asked this question recently from a homeowner who was curious about what the typical time was for an appraiser during the appraisal inspection. She thought that her appraiser should have spent more time at the house and asked her more questions. This is not […]
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