Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents, Tax Appeals

Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Do appraisal gap clauses influence the appraiser's opinion of value? In this article, I answer this question.

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Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents

Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

The way appraisers collect data is changing due to advances in technology. With those changes come questions about how data is or should be collected. Who should do the collecting? In this article, I discuss this topic and I tackle the question of whether a Cubicasa scan is considered an appraisal inspection.

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Appraisal Profession, Appraising, Helpful Info For Agents, Helpful to Homeowners

Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Did you know that appraisers don't depreciate land when measuring a home's depreciation in the appraisal process? I talk about why in this article.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Is your neighborhood difficult to live next to? Is their property an eye-sore? Can having a neighbor like that lower your home's value? I tackle the answers to these questions in this article.

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Planning an Open House? Don’t Forget These Key Preparations

Looking to have an open house? How can a seller provide the greatest visual impact? This article discusses key preparations that can help.

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The Ups and Downs of Stairs

Have you ever wondered how appraisers account for stairs when measuring a home? Can the type of stairs in a home impact market value and marketability? I tackle these questions in this article.

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Interested in Selling Your Home Quickly? Try These Home Projects!

Are you thinking of selling your home? How about some tips to make it sell faster? Check out some tips to help you in this article!