Appraisers are the Sherlock Holmes of real estate Much of what a real estate appraiser does is akin to a detective’s work. We dig through data to uncover the mystery of value. A major source of this date is the local multiple listing service (MLS), and whether real estate agents know it they hold the […]
A new guest blogging opportunity with McKissock
August 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
I’ve been blogging about real estate appraisal for approximately 4 years now and I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. It has given me a chance to write about something I enjoy and to help others understand what appraisers do and why they do it. I was recently given the opportunity to guest […]
What is a “Head and Shoulders” inspection?
August 14, 2014 By 12 Comments
When doing an FHA appraisal inspection the appraiser is required to make a “Head and Shoulders” Inspection. I received a question this week about a topic that I think most homeowners and many real estate agents are not aware of regarding FHA appraisal inspections. Appraisers are required to report on what they see in the attic […]
Can you give me a copy of my appraisal report Mr. Appraiser?
July 17, 2014 By 60 Comments
Appraiser Tom Horn explains where the homeowner can get a copy of their appraisal report. It’s not as simple as it sounds.
Five property flaws that can kill your home’s value
July 1, 2014 By 8 Comments
The summer months of the year are upon us and this is typically a hot (no pun intended) time of the year to sell. Many families would like to move during the summer so that when school rolls around they will be settled in. Everybody wants their home to sell for as much as possible […]
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