Appraisers: The Detectives Of Real Estate After speaking with some real estate agents at their office recently during a presentation I left knowing that many agents now understand that it is o.k. for agents and appraisers to talk. In the past many were under the impression that there could be no communication between the two. […]
Top 5 Selling Subdivisions in Hoover, Alabama-2014
September 15, 2014 By 2 Comments
Birmingham, AL Real Estate Market Improving According to Tom Brander’s Alabama Real Estate Market Trends website the Birmingham, Alabama area was 6% ahead of last year in dollar sales as of mid year. In addition to an increase in total dollar sales there has been an increase in the number of homes sold, including new […]
What is an estate appraisal?
September 9, 2014 By 2 Comments
Understanding the Estate Appraisal An estate appraisal is typically performed to determine the market value of real estate after the owner has died. A market value appraisal is required so that the estate can be divided among the heirs, if that was the desire of the owner and it was in their will. In addition, […]
Top 5 things an agent can do to get a listing ready for the appraisal inspection
August 29, 2014 By 8 Comments
Top 5 Things An Agent Can Do to Get a Listing Ready For The Appraisal Inspection I often get asked by homeowners what they can do to get their home ready for the home inspection. I decided to provide this information to real estate agents to pass on to their home seller clients. Most of […]
A new guest blogging opportunity with McKissock
August 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
I’ve been blogging about real estate appraisal for approximately 4 years now and I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It has given me a chance to write about something I enjoy and to help others understand what appraisers do and why they do it. I was recently given the opportunity to guest […]
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