Cleveland Area – 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.

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Appraiser vs. AVM vs. Zestimate…Ten Properties

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How accurate are AVM's, including Zillow's Zestimate? In this article, I compare 10 properties I appraised with their values.

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Real Estate Tips from A Pro! Interview with Christine Mino-Williams of Keller Williams

June 27, 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!

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Famous People From the Cleveland Area

December 20, 2018December 23, 2018 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For my last blog of the year, I thought I would take a break from talking about appraising. There are a lot of famous people from the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area that you might not realize. Yes, Cleveland rocks! I thought this would be fun way to end the year. Since this is an… Continue reading Famous People From the Cleveland Area

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What Will A Million Dollars Get You in Residential Real Estate In Cleveland?

November 15, 2018December 23, 2018 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Over 200 years ago, Moses Cleveland visited the area as part of a real estate business transaction. The Connecticut Land Company purchased a large portion of Northeast Ohio from the state of Connecticut for $1.2 million dollars. Moses Cleveland led a surveying company, that surveyed what is now called the Western Reserve, or the Western Reserve of… Continue reading What Will A Million Dollars Get You in Residential Real Estate In Cleveland?

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…