Tag Archive: appraisal questions

Dec 31, 2012

The 2013 Real Estate Market

It seems like 2012 came and went so quickly. Was this a good year or a challenging year for you? Let’s take a look at the 2012 real estate market and the 2013 real estate market and make some predictions for the year to come! The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales were up 5.9…View the full report…


Dec 16, 2012

Top Celebrity Real Estate Deals of 2012

Celebrity homes come and go on the real estate market. One day, a big name comedian owns a mansion and the next day, a rising starlet is the new proud owner. This isn’t news in Hollywood, but as New Years Eve of 2013 approaches  take a look at some of the biggest celebrity real estate deals…View the full report…


Dec 01, 2012

Can You Negotiate The Appraised Value?

The thrill of negotiating or bargaining a sales price appeals to many of us. Once, on a vacation with my family in Barbados, we spent time bargaining with local salesmen on antiques. This was, of course, a big part of the fun. When it comes to appraisals, I’ve heard people ask if there is any room for negotiating,…View the full report…


Nov 23, 2012

Real Estate Appraisal Schools

At Thanksgiving dinner, my nephew said he wants to go into the family business. He asked me to recommend some schools for him. I figured it might also be helpful for anyone else out there curious about becoming a real estate appraisal professional. So, here are some resources for you if you want to know…View the full report…


Nov 11, 2012

The Latest In Celebrity Real Estate

Like celebrity marriages, celebrity real estate changes hands so frequently that it is often impossible to keep up. Lucky for you, we have rounded up this month’s biggest sales and real estate news in Tinseltown– which now stretches all throughout the world! Michael Jackson’s Final Home Sold for $18.1M Michael Jackson’s death shocked the world. Now, the…View the full report…


Nov 05, 2012

Crazy Appraisal Stories From The Front Lines!

The home appraisal profession is not often considered a dangerous job. Most appraisers can be in and out of a client’s home within just a few hours. Other than a messy house, the work usually goes off without a hitch. Well, if that’s been your experience, consider yourself lucky because we’ve decided to gather some…View the full report…


Oct 20, 2012

The Five Craziest Homes Ever

We usually stick to the “normal” homes when we consider buying, selling and appraising properties. However, this week we couldn’t help but think about some of the marvels that humans have constructed and lived in. Some of these homes are priceless, simply because the architects that designed them are massive figures in the history of…View the full report…


Oct 15, 2012

The Secret Of A 48-Hour Home Appraisal Makeover

We love success stories for home buyers and sellers. When someone gets a low figure for their home and finds ways to fix up some of the issues and sell for a better rate, we are overjoyed. The housing market is confusing enough as it is, so when we hear good news we share it….View the full report…


Oct 10, 2012

Kanye West And Kim Kardashian House Hunt

Photographers caught love birds Kim and Kanye in Miami, Florida recently. This wasn’t a regular lunch date for the two, in fact, it seems that they were house hunting for their next dream house. As you can imagine, the duo were not looking for fixer-uppers. Instead, they were looking at ritzy waterfront properties with lots…View the full report…


Oct 07, 2012

The Types Of Values Sought With An Appraisal

A real estate appraisal develops an opinion on the value of a property. Most often, the use is to determine the market value of a home for a buyer and seller. However, because no two properties are alike and they may serve different needs such as a commercial space versus a home, there are different types of values sought…View the full report…