Author: Cleveland Appraisal Blog

My name is Jamie Owen. I grew up in Denver, Colorado and moved to Cleveland in 1996. I’m married to my wonderful wife of 22 years. We have two boys. We enjoy kayaking, travel and enjoying good food. I am a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser in Northeast Ohio. I’ve been appraising since 1998. Real estate appraising can be a dry subject. My goal is to share what I know about appraising with others in a way that is fun and that brings a little smile to your face. I also enjoy learning from others and improving my own skills in the process. So don't hesitate to comment on any of my articles. I welcome discussion. Thanks for being here! Have a great day!

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

Can You Over-Spend & Not Over-Improve?

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Thinking of renovating your home? Is it possible to over-spend, while not over-improving a home? I discuss this topic in this article.

Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Market Activity

Similarities Between Appraisers and Epidemiologists

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Did you know that appraisers and epidemiologists have some things in common? I talk about it in this article.

Appraising, Helpful for FSBO, Helpful Info For Agents, Helpful to Homeowners

Two Kinds of Bedrooms & Bathrooms

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Did you know that there are two kinds of bedrooms and bathrooms? I explain it in this article. I hope you enjoy it!

Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Cleveland Area, Helpful Info For Agents, Helpful to Homeowners, Just For Fun

Is There A Value Difference Between Streets, Avenues & Boulevards…?

June 25, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Have you ever wondered if there is a value difference between homes on a street, an avenue or boulevard? I talk about it in this article.

Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Just For Fun

Appraisal Terms That Are Out of This World

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Appraisal Terms That Are Out of This World

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…