I am the biggest proponent of getting an appraisal for home owners wanting to sell. You might say “of course you are, you’re an appraiser”, but guess what?, the word is getting out! I say this because I have performed more “pre-listing” appraisals recently than normal. I think this is a good sign that homeowners […]
10 reasons NOT to get a pre-listing appraisal
February 8, 2012 By 15 Comments
1. It costs too much money- Really? If you think about the fact that by pricing the home correctly you could cut the marketing time down and reduce marketing costs, this becomes a no brainer. In addition, the modest cost would probably not exceed future price reductions that you may need because it was priced […]
Seller Tips: Picking The Right Comps To Help Narrow The Gap Between List Price and Sale Price
December 19, 2011 By 7 Comments
After looking over a weeks worth of real estate sales data I have found a trend in some market areas. That trend is the increasing gap between what a house was initially listed at and the final sales price. This is one of the statistics appraiser’s look at, and this week in one area I […]
The Media Is Now Confirming What Appraisers Have Been Reporting All Along
June 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
When I first got into the appraisal profession the guy I learned from would always say: “Appraisers don’t make value, they report it”. This is more true today than ever before. Appraisers have been getting a lot of bad press, especially recently, because we are being accused of killing deals. In my opinion, which I […]
Helping Your Home Appraise For Top Dollar
February 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Most people, at some point in their life will probably get a home appraisal. Appraisals are necessary for the following reasons: • Buying a home • Selling a home (either a marketing appraisal or appraisal after contract is signed) • Refinancing a home (either to get a lower rate or to get a home equity […]
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