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 […]
Top 5 things an agent can do to get a listing ready for the appraisal inspection
August 29, 2014 By 8 Comments
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 […]
What can active and expired listings tell us about the real estate market?
August 19, 2014 By 5 Comments
Active and Expired Listings Tell Us About The Real Estate Market Most people are aware that appraisers look at homes that have recently sold when performing an appraisal, however there’s a lot more to the real estate market than closed sales. By looking at active and expired listings we can gain a more complete understanding […]
What is a “Head and Shoulders” inspection?
August 14, 2014 By 12 Comments
When doing an FHA appraisal inspection the appraiser is required to make a “Head and Shoulders” Inspection. I received a question this week about a topic that I think most homeowners and many real estate agents are not aware of regarding FHA appraisal inspections. Appraisers are required to report on what they see in the attic […]
Can you give me a copy of my appraisal report Mr. Appraiser?
July 17, 2014 By 60 Comments
Appraiser Tom Horn explains where the homeowner can get a copy of their appraisal report. It’s not as simple as it sounds.
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