This is my last post of 2012 and I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I really appreciate everyone that has visited, read, and commented on my blog, as well as those I have connected with on my other social media networks. Christmas is a great time of year and […]
How to help your appraiser (it could even end up helping your home’s value)
December 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
You may ask “what can I do to help the appraiser that will help my home’s appraised value?” I hope to share with you some things that can aid the appraiser and possibly have a positive effect on the appraisal report and hopefully your home’s value. I had this topic picked out to include for […]
Avoid these 5 problems to help your home appraise for top dollar
October 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
In my adventures as a real estate appraiser in Birmingham, Alabama I have seen a lot of things that decrease the value of your home. I thought I would share with you 5 problems I have seen recently so that you can avoid these value killers. Moisture stains on your ceiling is a good sign […]
Is it a sale or is it a comparable?
September 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You may ask “what is the difference?” A sale is a comparable (comp), right? Wrong! A comp is a sale, but a sale is not always a comp. Does this sound confusing? If so, stay with me and I will try to explain the difference between the two. I hope I can give you better […]
My Top iPad Apps for Real Estate Appraisers
August 20, 2012 By 11 Comments
Do you have an iPad? Did you buy it to help yourself become more productive and mobile in your real estate appraisal business? Are you actually using it in your business in this capacity or are you just using it to play games, surf the net, and watch movies? This is a question I had […]
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