People are different. Some like to get their hands dirty in projects, while others may want to hire someone to do it for them. The abundance of DIY shows on T.V. have given people the knowledge and motivation to do it themselves, learn something new, and save some money. There are people who have built […]
If you’re using an online FSBO service to sell your home, don’t make this critical mistake
January 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Why Do I Need An Appraisal?
February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a good question that you may have asked yourself at some point in time, especially if you were buying a home. Most people are aware of the traditional areas where you would need an appraisal such as those required when you are buying, refinancing, or building a home. These are the areas that the […]
Can I use the tax assessment on my house to set a list price?
February 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
I was asked this question the other day by a reader of my blog and I thought I would share it with you in case you had the same question. This person was going to list their home for sale and they wanted to know if they could use their tax assessment to come up […]
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 […]
Can A Pre-Listing Appraisal Be Used By The Buyer’s Lender?
March 31, 2011 By 3 Comments
I’ve done several pre-listing appraisals recently and I got a question the other day that I wanted to share with you. The homeowner wanted to know if a pre-listing appraisal could be used by the buyer’s lender to get their mortgage. The short answer to this is “no”, however this was not always the case. […]
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