If you live near Birmingham, AL and are interested in learning more about how to integrate social media and technology into your real estate profession you might want to think about attending the workshop on February 12. The workshop takes place between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. and there is a link at the bottom […]
What you SHOULD expect from your appraiser during the property inspection
February 1, 2013 By 4 Comments
I’m writing this post because of an article I saw recently online. The article was about what homeowners could do to improve their home appraisal. It provided helpful tips that I agreed with, but I did not agree with the quote from an appraiser that was included. He stated that “The reality is that the […]
Why do you need a copy of the sales contract Mr. Appraiser?
January 23, 2013 By 24 Comments
Have you ever wondered why the appraiser needs a copy of the sales contract? They’re just going to use it to come in at the contract price, right (not really)? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question I hope I can help you understand why it is important that the appraiser review the sales contract […]
What is an acceptable form of heating and cooling for FHA appraisals?
January 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
I get questions all the time from buyers, sellers, and agents, about FHA/HUD standards as it pertains to the appraisal and what may or may not qualify. The main principle, as I have written about in the past, pertains to health and safety issues. I am appraising a property now that uses a window unit […]
How do Birmingham, Alabama new home sales compare to the rest of the country?
January 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A Look At The Numbers- There have been some good signs within the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market in 2012. Over the past several years new home sales have been weak at best, so I thought I would take a look at the past two years to see if there has been any signs of […]
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