How to properly measure a house to get accurate square footage

New Requirements As I write this post the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market is a little over one month away from making it a requirement that local agents report accurate square footage on their MLS listings. In the past this was not mandatory and in August of 2010 agents were given an option to add […]

If you’re using an online FSBO service to sell your home, don’t make this critical mistake

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 […]

5 questions you must ask yourself before getting an appraisal

I had a reader email me a question last week asking why they should get an appraisal on their home, and I want to share with you the answer I gave them with the hope that it can help you make a similar decision. This person asked me “Why do I need to get an […]

A look at the 2012 Birmingham, AL real estate market by 4 local experts

The old saying of “location, location, location” in real estate could not be more true in today’s market. We all know that real estate is location specific and just because it is performing a certain way in one part of the country does not mean it’s like that in the Birmingham, AL area. National news […]

Know Thy Market- The Importance of Geographic Competence in Appraising Real Estate

Geographic competence in appraising has become a hot topic over the last couple of years. It refers to an appraisers knowledge of a market and his/her ability to produce an accurate and reliable report. One way to measure this is by looking at someones experience of  working in an area. Take a look below at […]

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