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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Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value Without Spending a Fortune
Hello! I hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather! With the spring selling season upon us, my volume of work has been very high. So, I am grateful for guest bloggers who provide me with some great articles to share with you. I hope you've been enjoying them. I have one more this week.… Continue reading Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value Without Spending a Fortune
Be the Sommelier of Your Home
What is a sommelier and how can homeowners and agents imitate them during the appraisal inspection? This article discusses the topic.
How To Minimize Diminishing Profits in Real Estate
On a regular basis, I complete appraisals for private investors. Over the years, I cannot remember a time when an investor became upset when the estimated value of a property they wanted to purchase, was lower than what they had anticipated the property to be worth. They want to be informed. Investors don't want to… Continue reading How To Minimize Diminishing Profits in Real Estate
Don’t Be Afraid of Talking to The Appraiser!
There are many misconceptions regarding real estate agent's ability to communicate with appraisers. It feels like some agents have been taught that if they speak to or look directly at the appraiser, they might spontaneously combust! Many real estate agents have told me that they are not sure what they can discuss with the appraiser. So, let's clear… Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid of Talking to The Appraiser!