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Was It a Bad Case of Shingles?

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Was It a Bad Case of Shingles? In this post, I discuss the mystery of the puddle of water in our mud room, and how it got there.

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

Infestations That Nibble Away Home Value

February 19, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Can an infestation really be a big deal? Yes it can! In this article, I discuss a number of infestations that can cause major damage to a home.

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

Be the Sommelier of Your Home

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

What is a sommelier and how can homeowners and agents imitate them during the appraisal inspection? This article discusses the topic.

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What Does It Mean To Be Neutral?

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Why is it important for the appraiser to remain neutral? What kinds of situations must appraisers be careful in this regard? I discuss this in this article.

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

Differences Between A Home Inspection and An Appraisal Inspection

September 17, 2019 Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Have you ever had your home appraised? Perhaps you were amazed at how quickly the appraiser went through your home. An appraiser will generally look in each room. They will take a few notes as well as some interior and exterior pictures. Then they will measure your home and any accessory buildings. They will likely… Continue reading Differences Between A Home Inspection and An Appraisal Inspection

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…
Coronavirus and Appraisal Inspections

The world, as we know it, is changing rapidly. This is also true with the appraisal profession. How can the homeowner and the appraiser remain relatively safe and still perform an appraisal inspection that can be most beneficial for all? I discuss it in this episode.

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