Have you ever wondered if the county tax assessor/appraiser knows what your house appraises for when you refinance your home? This was a question I got the other day from a homeowner when I was at their home doing an inspection. The answer is “No”,the county assessor does not know what your home appraises for. […]
Birmingham, Alabama: Does Urban Revitalization Help Property Values?
August 17, 2010 By 6 Comments
I was in downtown Birmingham, Alabama yesterday for an appraisal inspection and ran across the West End Urban Garden. It is a project between Urban Ministry and Community Church Without Walls. This was the first time I have seen this so I did some research on the internet and found some information on their website. […]
Jefferson County-Birmingham, Alabama: Are You Happy With Your Property Taxes?
August 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
Well, by now Jefferson County residents in Birmingham, Alabama have received their real property tax notices. Are you happy with the recent reassessments the county has made? In a recent article on Al.com, they reported that approximately 80% of property owners WILL NOT see a change in their property taxes. They have stated that they […]
Real Estate Agents-How To Look Like a Champ In Your Customers Eyes
April 25, 2010 By 11 Comments
I know that some of you will say “Why should I get an appraisal when I am an agent and can do my own market analysis?”, but there are benefits to the appraisal. My main concern here is with the homeowner who want you to over price their home. When you know that they are […]
Appraiser Interview, Part 2: Keller Williams Realtor David Black Interviews Tom Horn
April 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
Here is part 2 of the interview I had with David and Colleen Black, Realtors with Keller Williams Realty in Alabaster, Alabama. In this last installment we continue the discussion of what homeowners can do to help sell their home as well as talk about new banking regulations such as the HVCC which is affecting […]
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