June 2019 – Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Enjoy some pro tips from real estate agent Christine Mino-Williams of Keller Williams!

Appraising, Helpful for FSBO, Helpful Info For Agents, Helpful to Home Owners

Valuation Is Not A Guessing Game, It’s a Development Process

June 17, 2019August 18, 2019 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Have you ever wondered why an appraiser will not give you an answer about your home's value at the end of the inspection? There's a reason for that! I talk about it in this article.

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Write Like A Professional – Pro Writing Tips From Tim Andersen

June 13, 2019July 4, 2019 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Tim Andersen is a well-known and highly respected appraiser in our profession. I have always appreciated his candor. He explains things in a straight-forward and logical way. He recently shared one of his articles with me. It discusses the wording some appraisers have used in their reports, and why such wording is faulty. He gave… Continue reading Write Like A Professional – Pro Writing Tips From Tim Andersen

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If You’re Going To Make a Typo, Make Sure It’s Not On Your Logo!

June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

What happens when you make a typo on your logo? Find out in this week's post. You'll feel better about yourself after reading it!

A Little on Split-Levels

Are you trying to price your split-level home to sell? Did you know that gross living discrepancies are one of the biggest reasons homeowners and real estate agents end up with value issues? How can you avoid value problems and price your split-level home correctly? I will give you some tips in this episode. I…
Space Real Estate Appraisal Terms

With the launching of the two NASA astronauts into space yesterday, I though it would be fitting to also escape the current atmosphere on earth, and have some fun taking space and sci-fi terms, and coming up with made-up definitions for real estate. I hope you're over the moon about this final episode of season…
Talking With The Appraiser & Ways They Can Help You

Have you ever wondered what you can talk with the real estate appraiser about, and what you cannot talk about? I discuss it in this episode. I also share five ways appraisers can protect homeowners and real estate agents. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Home Infestations

Have you ever had an infestation of some kind in your home? Some types of infestation can do a lot of damage to a home, which leads to a loss in value. In this episode, I talk about a number of relatively common home infestations that can do a number on a home's value.
Now Is Not the Time To Rely On an AVM

Have you ever used an AVM, like Zillow's Zestimate, to determine the market value of your home? Are AVM's really reliable? I talk about it in this episode. I also provide six examples of homes I have appraised in comparison to what Zillow says they are worth. I hope you enjoy this episode. I also…